a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative
any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
双语例句
The doctor told him to bathe his eyes with a very dilute solution of boric acid. 医生叮嘱他用稀释的硼酸溶液洗他的眼睛。
Boric acid is recommended for use either as a soil or spray application. 硼酸可供土壤施用或喷布用。