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boric acid

bo·ri·ca·cid

uncommon

noun

1.

a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative

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2.

any of various acids containing boron and oxygen

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