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boric acid

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boric acid /bo·ric ac·id/ (bor´ik) H3BO3; used as a buffer and weak antimicrobial, and as a pesticide to kill ants and cockroaches. See also sodium borate.
bo·ric acid (bôrk)
n.
A water-soluble white or colorless crystalline compound used as an antiseptic and preservative.
boric acid
[bôr′ik]
a white, odorless powder or crystalline substance used as a buffer (H3BO3) and formerly used as a topical antiseptic and eyewash. Also called boracic acid, orthoboric acid.
boric acid, boracic acid
has weak bacteriostatic, fungistatic and astringent activity, used topically and commonly as a buffer in eye-drops. Also used as an insecticide.


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