boric acid, n.
any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
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boracic acid boric acid
a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative
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boric acid orthoboric acid
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