boric acid

Noun boric acid has 2 senses

• boric acid(n = noun.substance) orthoboric acid - a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative;
is a kind of acid

• boric acid(n = noun.substance) boracic acid - any of various acids containing boron and oxygen;
is a kind of acid
has particulars: perboric acid