Definition of boric acid
: a white crystalline acid B(OH)3 obtained from its salts and used especially as a weak antiseptic and fire-retardant
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Yet just like its name suggests, boric acid can extremely dangerous, says Dr. Moore.
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Origin and Etymology of boric acid
boron
BORIC ACID Defined for Kids
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Definition of boric acid for Students
: a weak acid containing boron used to kill germs
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boric acid
medical Definition of boric acid
: a white crystalline acid H3BO3 obtained from its salts and used especially as a weak antiseptic — called also
boracic acid, orthoboric acid
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