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boracic

boracic

1 9.9
Relating to boric acid or chemicals that contain boron
  • adjective
  • /bəˈræsɪk/
  • Archaic
translation icon : borácico
  • The boracic acid is used as an antiseptic.

Examples

  • The glass contained a mixture of silica and boracic elements.

  • Many boracic compounds are used as antiseptics in medical applications.

  • They studied the properties of boracic acid crystals in the laboratory.

  • Many plants thrive in boracic soil.

  • The laboratory tested the boracic solution for its effectiveness in treating infections.

  • She applied a boracic ointment to soothe the irritation on her skin.

  • In his research, he focused on the boracic compounds used in industrial applications.

Synonyms

boric
vsboracic
  • Specialized
8.4

Related to or containing boron, often used in chemicals

is limited to the acid form of boron compounds rather than all boron compounds
boronic
vsboracic
  • Specialized
8.6

Relating to or made from boron, usually for chemical compounds

is limited to the acid form of boron compounds rather than all boron compounds

Compounds

boracic acid
  • Archaic
1 7.7

A weak white chemical that kills germs and helps make glass and ceramics

Surface Forms

boracic positive

Morphology

boracic = boric (semi-transparent) = borac + ic

The adjective is clearly related to 'boric'/'boron' for learners familiar with chemical naming, but the combining form 'borac-' and spelling variation make the relation less immediately obvious.

Etymology

The word boracic comes from boron, which was named after the mineral borax, a white mineral long used as a cleaner and traded from the Middle East. So boracic means 'relating to or containing boron or boric acid'.