noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The oxyanion BO₃³⁻ or any of several more complex derivatives
2. 2
   a salt or ester of boric acid wordnet
3. 3
   A salt or ester formed by the combination of boric acid with a base or positive radical

Synonyms

All synonyms

acidifyalcoholalkalizecarbonatechemicalchlorinate

Etymology

From bor(on) + -ate

Related phrases

aluminium boratecaesium boratecesium boratesilico-boratesodium terbium borateboric acid

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