BORIC ACID


Meaning of BORIC ACID in English

1. Also called orthoboric acid . Chem., Pharm. 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. Chem. any of a group of acids containing boron.

[ 1865-70 ]

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