boracic
boracic · more boracic · most boracic
Relating to, or impregnated with boraxRelating to, or impregnated with borax.
/bɔˈɹæsɪk/
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Relating to, or impregnated with borax.
of or relating to or derived from or containing boron
(dated, not comparable)Synonym of boric.
(Cockney, slang)Penniless
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Medieval Latin borax (genitive boracis), itself via Arabic بَوْرَق (bawraq), from PerFrom Medieval Latin borax (genitive boracis), itself via Arabic بَوْرَق (bawraq), from Persian بوره (bura).
Shortened from boracic lint (“skint”).
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Forms
more boracic, most boracic| Comparative | more boracic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most boracic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsRelatedboron
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form