borate

noun

bo·​rate ˈbȯr-ˌāt 

: a salt or ester of a boric acid

Examples of borate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This natural compound mined from salt plains and mountains out West is also known as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, or sodium tetraborate. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

The team has created a single-crystalline 3D borate covalent organic framework that works as a solid-state electrolyte, improving both safety and performance. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026

The closure of Diavik had been well signaled by the company which is also exiting a number of other small mining businesses, including borates in California, to focus on major operations in iron ore, aluminum and copper. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Furthermore, the borates hadn't hindered anything at all, but actually supported some of the steps in the DSM model, such as stabilizing the ribose molecules that can often be unstable and break down, and facilitating the production of phosphates. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for borate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate
• castrate

Kids Definition

borate

noun

bo·​rate ˈbō(ə)r-ˌāt 

ˈbȯ(ə)r-

: a chemical compound formed by the reaction of boric acid with another substance

Medical Definition

borate

noun

bo·​rate ˈbō(ə)r-ˌāt, ˈbȯ(ə)r- 

: a salt or ester of a boric acid