borax
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- noun
- /ˈbɔːræks/
- Specialized
- Many people add borax to their laundry to boost the effectiveness of their detergent.
- vinegar and borax
- cup of borax
- borax and soda
Examples
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone can tell me if borax is okay to use on cloth diapers.
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Pour into a large bowl with the Borax and washing soda and stir until combined.
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What are we going to do with all this borax?
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Right now, I just use equal parts of Borax and washing soda in my laundry.
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We have hard water, so I added more Borax, and our clothing has never been softer.
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I make the powdered version: 1 cup soap, 1/2 cup Borax, and washing soda.
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The mix I shared with my friend consisted of Fels Naptha, Borax, and Washing Soda.
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I use the dry detergent mixture: Borax, washing soda, and grated bar soap.
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Martha Stewart recommends both washing soda and Borax as laundry boosters when washing diapers.
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You can use borax as a cleaning agent to remove stubborn stains from your clothes.
Synonyms
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A chemical salt made from boric acid used in cleaning and chemistry
Surface Forms
Etymology
Borax comes from an old Persian or Arabic word buraq that meant 'white' or a white mineral. So the name helps you remember that borax is a white mineral used for cleaning and for making glass and ceramics.