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sodium tetraborate

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noun

Chemistry.
  1. borax.


Etymology

Origin of sodium tetraborate

tetra- + borate

Example Sentences

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Borax, which is a white powder made up of sodium tetraborate, can react with this acetate group.

From Scientific American