1. A white or colourless 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
   - boric acid

Derived forms: orthoboric acids

Type of: acid

Encyclopedia: Orthoboric acid

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