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°H₃BO₃; B(OH)₃; a white crystalline solid, soluble in hot water to form a weak acid. Used as a mild antiseptic, flame retardant, insecticide and in the manufacture of borax and other borate salts.

°A hydrate of boric oxide, specifically any of the three acids orthoboric acid, metaboric acid or pyroboric acid.