Perboric Acid (Noun)
Meaning
A form of boric acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Perboric acid is a form of boric acid which is used in laundry detergents for washing and bleaching clothes.
- Borax pentahydrate can be used to make perboric acid, through a series of chemical reactions with hydrogen peroxide.
- Perboric acid is an effective antiseptic and antifungal agent found in some cleaning products.
- Perboric acid can also be used for etching and cleaning of surfaces by breaking down the surface oils.
- Perboric acid is sometimes used in oral care products due to its suspected antibacterial properties in inhibiting bacterial growth.