orthoboric acid
Any of several poorly-characterized acids that are hydrates of boric oxideAny of several poorly-characterized acids that are hydrates of boric oxide
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Any of several poorly-characterized acids that are hydrates of boric oxide
More definitions
- a white or colorless 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
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a white or colorless 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
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedorthoborate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable