boric acid

English - Turkish

Definition of boric acid in English Turkish dictionary: borik asit; asit borik
boracic acid: borik asit
boracic acid: asit borik

English - English

Definition of boric acid in English English dictionary: H3BO3; B(OH)3; a white crystalline solid, soluble in hot water to form a weak acid. Used as a mild antiseptic, flame retardant, insecticide, and in the manufacture of borax and other borate salts; A hydrate of boric oxide, specifically any of the three acids orthoboric acid, metaboric acid, or pyroboric acid; any of various acids containing boron and oxygen 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; A water-soluble white or colorless crystalline compound, H, used as an antiseptic and preservative and in fireproofing compounds, cosmetics, cements, and enamels; acid which is used as an antiseptic (Medicine)
boric acids: plural form of boric acid