BORIC ACID
\bˈɔːɹɪk ˈasɪd], \bˈɔːɹɪk ˈasɪd], \b_ˈɔː_ɹ_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
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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
By Princeton University
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any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William R. Warner
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