boric acid
nounDefinition 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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Mix 1 tablespoon of boric acid powder ($13 for 1 pound, amazon.com) with 1 1/4 cups sugar. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Ants," 9 May 2018 Yet just like its name suggests, boric acid can extremely dangerous, says Dr. Moore. — Jazmine Polk, Health.com, "Women Are Using Roach Poison to Treat Chronic Bacterial Vaginosis. Here's What Ob-Gyns Say," 6 Feb. 2018 If the pH is off, boric acid suppositories from the natural food store can be helpful. — Monique Judge, The Root, "Stop Sticking Fruit in Your Vagina," 15 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'boric acid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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