boracic

/bə'ræsik/

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully handles a boracic solution in the laboratory.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or containing boron: Describes something that is of, relating to, derived from, or containing the chemical element boron (B).

Usage

The word "boracic" is a technical term, primarily used in chemistry and related scientific fields. It is synonymous with "boric" and is most commonly encountered in the fixed compound "boracic acid." It is rarely used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The geologist identified the mineral as having a high boracic content.
  • Boracic compounds are used in various industrial applications.

Advanced Usage

• "Boracic acid": This is the most common usage of the term. It refers to a weak acid (H₃BO₃) derived from boron, used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, or in the manufacture of glass and ceramics.
  • Boracic acid solution is sometimes used as a mild eyewash.

Variants and Related Words

• Boric (adj): An adjective identical in meaning to "boracic," and more frequently used in modern scientific contexts.
  • Boric acid is an effective roach killer.
• Borate (n): A salt or ester formed from boric acid.
  • Sodium borate is commonly known as borax.

Synonyms

• Boric: Pertaining to boron.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or derived from or containing boron
   • boric acid

Từ đồng nghĩa

• boric