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boric acid
orthoboric acid
Definition: 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
Definition: Any of several poorly-characterized acids that are hydrates of boric oxide