borated

adjective

bo·​rat·​ed ˈbȯr-ˌā-təd How to pronounce borated (audio)
: mixed or impregnated with borax or boric acid

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of borated was in 1804

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“Borated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borated. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

borated

adjective
bo·​rat·​ed -ˌāt-əd How to pronounce borated (audio)
: mixed or impregnated with borax or boric acid
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