boric acid

== English == === Noun === boric acid (plural boric acids) (inorganic chemistry) H3BO3; B(OH)3; a white crystalline solid, soluble in hot water to form a weak acid. Used as a mild antiseptic, flame retardant, insecticide, and in the manufacture of borax and other borate salts. (inorganic chemistry) A hydrate of boric oxide, specifically any of the three acids orthoboric acid, metaboric acid, or pyroboric acid. ==== Synonyms ==== (White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid): Acidum Boricum boracic acid E284 (when used as a preservative) orthoboric acid ==== Translations ==== === See also === boric acid on Wikipedia.Wikipedia