boric acid

bo·ric ac·id

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bawr-ik, bohr- as-id]
- /ˈbɔr ɪk, ˈboʊr- ˈæs ɪd/
- /ˈbɔː.rɪk ˈæsɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawr-ik, bohr- as-id]
- /ˈbɔr ɪk, ˈboʊr- ˈæs ɪd/

Definitions of boric acid words

noun boric acid a white soluble weakly acid crystalline solid used in the manufacture of heat-resistant glass and porcelain enamels, as a fireproofing material, and as a mild antiseptic. Formula: H3BO3 3
noun boric acid any other acid containing boron 3
noun boric acid a white, crystalline compound, H3BO3, with the properties of a weak acid, used as a mild antiseptic and in the manufacture of glass, enamels, flame retardants, etc. 3
noun boric acid Also called orthoboric acid. Chemistry, Pharmacology. 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. 1
noun boric acid Chemistry. any of a group of acids containing boron. 1
noun boric acid (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. 0

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Origin of boric acid

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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boric acid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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