boracic

[ buh-ras-ik, baw-, boh- ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. boric.

boracic

/ bəˈræsɪk /

adjective

1. another word for boric

Word History and Origins

Origin of boracic¹

1795–1805; borac- (stem of borax ¹ ) + -ic

Example Sentences

Prior to his admission he had been bitten on the calf of one leg by a dog, and complaining of pain from this wound, we dressed it with a simple boracic fomentation.

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"This should be thoroughly washed, and have some boracic ointment put on it at once," said Cissy, with the quick emphasis of an expert.

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The "tear-channels" which led to this digression can be helped not to exist by using a boracic acid lotion to the eye; but the stains are often ineffaceable.

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Pertaining to, or produced from, borax; containing boron; boric; as, boracic acid.

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The substitution of 2 or 3 drachms of boracic acid in place of the carbolic acid makes a nicer preparation.

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