boracic acid

noun

bo·​rac·​ic acid bə-ˈra-sik- How to pronounce boracic acid (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin borac-, borax borax

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boracic acid was in 1790

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“Boracic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boracic%20acid. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

boracic acid

noun
bo·​rac·​ic acid bə-ˌras-ik- How to pronounce boracic acid (audio)
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