adjective
- of, relating to, or containing boron or boric acid
Usage: chemistry term; commonly used in scientific and industrial contexts
Examples
- Boric acid is used as a mild antiseptic in eye drops.
- The chemist analyzed the boric compound under the microscope.
- Boric powder can be applied to minor cuts and scrapes.
- The laboratory tested the boric content of the mineral sample.
- Boric acid solutions are sometimes used in cleaning products.