Meanings
nounboric oxide (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryA white solid, of empirical formula B₂O₃; it is an inorganic polymer used in making glass and enamel and for synthesizing other boron compounds.
Synonyms: boron trioxide
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA white solid, of empirical formula B₂O₃; it is an inorganic polymer used in making glass and enamel and for synthesizing other boron compounds.
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Icelandic bóroxíð
- bóroxíðwhite solid
Spanish óxido bórico
- óxido bóricowhite solid
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