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Boracic

Boracic \Bo*rac"ic\, a. [Cf. F. boracique. See Borax.] Pertaining to, or produced from, borax; containing boron; boric; as, boracic acid.

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boracic

Etymology 1 a. (context inorganic chemistry English) Of or relating to boron alias borax. Etymology 2

a. (context Cockney rhyming slang English) penniless alt. (context Cockney rhyming slang English) penniless

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boracic

adj. of or relating to or derived from or containing boron; "boric acid" [syn: boric]

Usage examples of "boracic".

In fact, she had been left boracic lint, and that had caused its own set of problems.

There are white men in the Solomons who stake all upon boracic acid, and others who are prejudiced in favour of lysol.

They would not doubtless have the advantages of the wicks which are impregnated with boracic acid, and which vitrify as they burn and are entirely consumed, but Cyrus Harding having manufactured a beautiful pair of snuffers, these candles would be greatly appreciated during the long evenings in Granite House.

From the cupboard under the bunk, he drew out a cardboard box marked Boracic Lint and turned back the brown paper lying on top.

He could put up with the loss of supplies of things like iodine and calamine lotion, since there were alternatives that worked just as well, but there had been no supply of boracic acid ever since the outbreak of the war, since that particular substance had always come from the volcanic steam of Tuscany.

I niean the boracic and the electric light bulbs and the rucksack.