boric

American

[bawr-ik, bohr-] / ˈbɔr ɪk, ˈboʊr- /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or containing boron; boracic.

boric British

/ ˈbɔːrɪk /

adjective

Also: boracic. of or containing boron

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Etymology

Origin of boric

First recorded in 1860–65; bor- ( def. ) + -ic

Example Sentences

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Ideally, the bait should contain only 0.5-1% boric acid.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

On the other hand, while Aqp10.2 in ray-finned fishes transport water and glycerol, they restrict urea and boric acid passage much more than Aqp10 and Aqp10.1.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

Water and solutes, such as glycerol, urea, and boric acid, get transported through human Aqp10 depending on concentration gradients across the membrane.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

Borax and the related boric acid are commonly used in household products including laundry cleaning products, wood preservers, fertilisers, contact lens solution and ant killers.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2023

She says I’m getting odd and goes back to the lane and her chat with Mrs. Hannon and I blink and bathe my eyes with the boric acid powder in warm water.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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