BORIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does boric mean? 

• BORIC (adjective)
  The adjective BORIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or derived from or containing boron

  Familiarity information: BORIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BORIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or derived from or containing boron

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

boracic; boric

Context example:

boric acid

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)

 Context examples 

The exact mechanism of action of boric acid is unknown; generally cytotoxic to all cells.

(Boric Acid, NCI Thesaurus)

A weakly acidic hydrate of boric oxide with mild antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

(Boric Acid, NCI Thesaurus)