boric acid

American  

noun

1. Also called orthoboric acid.  Chemistry, Pharmacology. a white, crystalline acid, H 3 BO 3 , occurring in nature or prepared from borax: used chiefly in the manufacture of ceramics, cements, glass, and enamels, for fireproofing, and in medicine in aqueous solution as a mild antiseptic.

2. Chemistry. any of a group of acids containing boron.

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boric acid British  

noun

1. Systematic name: trioxoboric(III) acid.  Also called: orthoboric acid.  a white soluble weakly acid crystalline solid used in the manufacture of heat-resistant glass and porcelain enamels, as a fireproofing material, and as a mild antiseptic. Formula: H 3 BO 3

2. any other acid containing boron

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boric acid Scientific  

/ bôr′ĭk /

1. A white or colorless crystalline compound that occurs naturally or is produced artificially from borax. It is used as an antiseptic and preservative, and in cements, enamels, and cosmetics. Chemical formula: H ₃ BO ₃ .

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Etymology

Origin of boric acid

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

However, Aqp10.2b in pufferfishes allows only the passage of water and glycerol and not urea and boric acid.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

In summary, this study highlights that water, glycerol, urea, and boric acid transport activities are plesiomorphic activities of Aqp10 characteristic of the ancestral type common to the studied species.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

Borax and the related boric acid are commonly used in household products including laundry cleaning products, wood preservers, fertilisers, contact lens solution and ant killers.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2023

Sugar bait with a toxicant, such as boric acid, typically works well, as many of the ant species that enter homes are sweet-loving ants.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023

She says I’m getting odd and goes back to the lane and her chat with Mrs. Hannon and I blink and bathe my eyes with the boric acid powder in warm water.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt