English
Noun
en-noun|sg=boric acid
- chemistry H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub>; B(OH)<sub>3</sub>; a white crystalline solid, soluble in hot water to form a weak acid. Used as a mild antiseptic, flame retardant, insecticide, and in the manufacture of borax and other borate salts.
- chemistry A hydrate of boric oxide, specifically any of the three acids orthoboric acid, metaboric acid, or pyroboric acid.
Synonyms
italbrac-colon|White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid Acidum Boricum
boracic acid
E284 (when used as a preservative)
orthoboric acid
Translations
trans-top|White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid
Finnish: t|fi|boorihappo
Italian: acido borico
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See also
pedialite
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