perborate

noun

per·​bo·​rate (ˌ)pər-ˈbȯr-ˌāt How to pronounce perborate (audio)
: a salt that is a compound of a borate with hydrogen peroxide

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of perborate was in 1833

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“Perborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perborate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

perborate

noun
: a salt that is a compound of a borate with hydrogen peroxide
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