Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chemical compound: "boracic acid" refers to any of a group of inorganic, white crystalline compounds containing the elements boron, oxygen, and hydrogen. It is a weak acid, also known as boric acid.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Boracic acid is sometimes used as a mild antiseptic.
  • The chemist prepared a dilute solution of boracic acid for the experiment.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Industrial Context: In technical writing, "boracic acid" is often specified for its properties as a flame retardant, insecticide, or neutron absorber.
  • The material was treated with boracic acid to improve its fire resistance.

Variants and Related Words

• Boric Acid (n): The most common and specific term for the compound H₃BO₃, often used interchangeably with "boracic acid" in general contexts.
  • Boric acid can be found in some eyewash solutions.
• Borates (n): A broader class of salts or esters derived from boric acids.
  • Sodium borate is a common borate.

Synonyms

• Orthoboric acid: A more precise chemical name for the specific compound H₃BO₃.
• Sassolite: The mineral form of boric acid.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "boracic acid" can refer to the specific compound boric acid (H₃BO₃) or more generally to related acids in the same chemical family. In non-technical everyday use, it is almost always synonymous with boric acid.

Noun

1. any of various acids containing boron and oxygen