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boric acid

/ˈbɔːrɪk ˈæsɪd/

الترجمة: حمض ضعيف أبيض متبلور يُستخرج من البورون، يُستخدم مطهرًا ومبيدًا للحشرات ومثبطًا للهب وفي الصناعة والمختبرات.

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/ˈbɔːrɪk ˈæsɪd/C1formalscientific
  • arحمض ضعيف أبيض متبلور يُستخرج من البورون، يُستخدم مطهرًا ومبيدًا للحشرات ومثبطًا للهب وفي الصناعة والمختبرات.

A weak, white, crystalline acid derived from boron, commonly used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, or in industrial and laboratory applications.

  1. Chemical compoundC1formal

    A weak, white, crystalline acid (H₃BO₃) used as an antiseptic, insecticide, and flame retardant.

    arمركب كيميائي

    • Boric acid is often used to treat minor eye infections.
    • The chemist prepared a solution of boric acid for the experiment.
    • Some ant killers contain boric acid as the active ingredient.
  2. Antiseptic agentC1formal

    A mild antiseptic used in medical settings for cleaning wounds or treating fungal infections.

    arمادة مطهرة

    • The doctor prescribed boric acid ear drops for the infection.
    • Boric acid powder can be applied to athlete's foot.
    • It is important to use boric acid only as directed by a professional.