English

Noun

boric acid ‎(plural boric acids)

1. (chemistry) H₃BO₃; B(OH)₃; 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.
2. (chemistry) A hydrate of boric oxide, specifically any of the three acids orthoboric acid, metaboric acid, or pyroboric acid.

Synonyms

• (White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid): Acidum Boricum
• boracic acid
• E284 (when used as a preservative)
• orthoboric acid

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See also

• boric acid on Wikipedia.Wikipedia