boroglyceride

[ bawr-uh-glis-uh-rahyd, -er-id, bohr- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any compound containing boric acid and glycerol, used chiefly as an antiseptic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boroglyceride¹

First recorded in 1880–85; boro- + glyceride

Example Sentences

The boroglyceride will preserve condensed milk, and will give it no flavor at all.

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I have specimens to show the effect of boroglyceride on fish.

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