Adjective
Of, pertaining to, or containing, boron.
Source: Webster's dictionaryboric acid Source: Internet
By oxidizing boron with air, they showed that boric acid is an oxidation product of boron. Source: Internet
One doctor advocated a boric acid and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) powder be sniffed up the nose to rinse out nasal passages. Source: Internet
In her biggest competition of this year to date, senior star Maja Boric stepped up yet again and proved she is an elite diver. Source: Internet
Fish have survived for 30 min in a saturated boric acid solution and can survive longer in strong borax solutions. citation Boric acid is more toxic to insects than to mammals, and is routinely used as an insecticide. Source: Internet
Intakes of more than 0.5 grams per day for 50 days cause minor digestive and other problems suggestive of toxicity. citation Single medical doses of 20 g of boric acid for neutron capture therapy have been used without undue toxicity. Source: Internet