Boric acid
Boric Acid
Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate (H3BO3), is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron. It is often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, neutron absorber, or precursor to other chemical compounds.
Pronunciation
Boric acid is pronounced as /ˈbɔːrɪk ˈæsɪd/.
Etymology
The term "boric acid" originates from the element boron, which was discovered by two French chemists, Joseph-Louis Gay-Lussac and Louis-Jacques Thénard, and independently by Sir Humphry Davy, an English chemist. The term "acid" is derived from the Latin word "acidus" or "acēre" which means sour.
Related Terms
- Boron: A chemical element with the symbol B and atomic number 5.
- Antiseptic: Substances that apply on living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction.
- Insecticide: Substances used to kill insects.
- Flame retardant: Substances that are added to materials to prevent the start or slow the growth of fire.
- Neutron absorber: Materials that can absorb high levels of neutrons.
- Chemical compound: A chemical substance composed of many identical molecules composed of atoms from more than one element held together by chemical bonds.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Boric acid
- Wikipedia's article - Boric acid
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