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BORIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or derived from or containing boron

Example:

boric acid

Synonyms:

boracic; boric

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

boron (a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder)

Derivation:

boron (a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder)

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