Meaning of BORIC ACID

Pronunciation:			'bowrik 'asid
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	Definition:		[n]  any of various acids containing boron and oxygen [n]  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:		boracic acid, orthoboric acid
	See Also:		acid, perboric acid