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borax

/ˈbɔː.ræks/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈbɔː.ræks/

uncountable

An ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate, commonly used as a flux or cleansing agent.

  • 🇷🇺Руда бора, состоящая из гидратированного тетрабората натрия, обычно используемая в качестве флюса или чистящего средства.
  1. Mineral compound B2 formal

    A naturally occurring mineral composed of hydrated sodium borate, commonly used as a cleaning agent, flux, or in glassmaking.

    • Borax is often added to laundry detergents to boost cleaning power.
    • The glassmaker used borax as a flux to lower the melting temperature.
    • Some gardeners use borax to control certain pests.

    🇷🇺Бура

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