Noun: boric acid
- Any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
"boric acid is used as an antiseptic in some eye washes";
- boracic acid
- A white or colourless 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 is commonly used in contact lens cleaning solutions";
- orthoboric acid
Derived forms: boric acids
Type of: acid
Encyclopedia: Boric acid