boric acid

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bo·ric acid | \ ˈbȯr-ik-

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

Examples of boric acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There was not one patient 10 years ago that was using boric acid. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2021 Mix one tablespoon of a peanut butter and honey mixture with ¼ teaspoon boric acid. — Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2021 If that doesn't work, pour straight boric acid on the colony, or use an insecticide spray. — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2021 For example, many pest-control companies consider boric acid an alternative, natural insecticide. — Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021 But boric acid does have very low toxicity to humans and is safe if applied properly. — Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021 Detectives retrieved a bottle from her home on Jan. 14 which, according to the label, contained 100 percent boric acid for killing ants and roaches. — NBC News, 18 Jan. 2021 Our returning top pick is a familiar brand name roach motel, while a traditional boric acid treatment and a gel formula round out the list. — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 8 Aug. 2020 Basic traps, sticky pads, and boric acid treatments can cost less than $10. — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 8 Aug. 2020

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