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boron /bo·ron/ (B) (bor´on) a chemical element, at. no. 5.
bo·ron (bôrn)
n. Symbol B1
A soft, nonmetallic element found in compounds that are used in treating cancer and as astringents and antiseptics. Atomic number 5.
boron,
n an element/mineral found in grains, nuts, leafy greens, and (noncitrus) fruits, used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and in the prevention of prostate cancer. Precaution should be taken by women at risk for hormone-sensitive cancers and for patients who are undergoing hormone replacement therapy for the estrogen-elevating effects.
boron
a chemical element, atomic number 5, atomic weight 10.811, symbol B. See Table 6.
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For example, acidifying solutions--aluminum acetate, boric acid, etc.
Topical antibiotic treatment of acute uncomplicated otitis externa by Rutka, John / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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The panel found that the chemicals with the highest priority for human reproductive health studies were dibutyl phthalate, boric acid, tricresyl phosphate, and N,N-dimethylformamide.
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