Orthoboric Acid (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Orthoboric acid is used as an antiseptic in some eye wash solutions and creams.
- The artist mixed orthoboric acid with other chemicals to create a unique glass etching solution.
- Orthoboric acid was commonly used in the early days of paper manufacturing to improve the quality of the final product.
- To clean certain types of metal surfaces, technicians may apply orthoboric acid as a flux for welding.
- Some food producers still rely on orthoboric acid as a natural preservative in certain types of products, especially jams and jellies.