boric

/ˈbɔrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing the element boron, especially in the form of boric acid.
    • Some eyewash solutions contain a mild boric ingredient to soothe irritation.
    • The chemist studied the properties of boric oxide in the lab.
    • Boric acid is a common boric compound used as an insecticide.
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