boric acid
Weak antiseptic compound
Boric acid is a weak acid containing boron, used as an antiseptic, insecticide, and flame retardant.
In household use, it appears as a white powder for killing cockroaches and other pests: Sprinkle boric acid along the baseboards.
It also serves as an eyewash ingredient and wood preservative.
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
bactericide · eyewash · sterilization · hygiene · cleaning · topical · dilute · mild
Simplest atomic element
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- powderFine dry particles
soluble · reagent · laboratory · chemistry · white · odorless · mineral · borax
Managing unwanted organisms
- cockroachFlattened scavenging household insect
- infestationPest takeover situation
- exterminationComplete destruction of a group
- dustingRemoving surface grime
desiccant · exoskeleton · ingestion · slow-acting · crevice · household · DIY · silverfish
Reinforced woven strand composite
- ceramicsHardened clay objects
- enamelHard glossy coating
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- fluxContinuous change or flow
welding · metallurgy · nuclear · electroplating · manufacturing · lubricant · abrasive · heat-resistant
Sawn wood for building
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- plywoodEngineered layered wood panels
- flame-retardantInhibits ignition and burning
disinfectant
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
antimicrobial · bactericide · eyewash · sterilization · hygiene · cleaning · topical · dilute · mild · soothing
hydrogen
Simplest atomic element
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
powder · soluble · reagent · laboratory · chemistry · white · odorless · mineral · borax · pH
pest-control
Managing unwanted organisms
- cockroachFlattened scavenging household insect
- infestationPest takeover situation
- exterminationComplete destruction of a group
dusting · desiccant · exoskeleton · ingestion · slow-acting · crevice · household · DIY · silverfish
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
flux · welding · metallurgy · nuclear · electroplating · manufacturing · lubricant · abrasive · heat-resistant · borosilicate
lumber
Sawn wood for building
- boron compoundsborane, borax, borosilicate
- Boron Mineralsborax
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- pest controlinsecticide, rat trap, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator
- acidsamino acids, aqua regia, organic acids, fatty acids
- Biocidesbiocide, biocidal, germicide, germicidal, disinfectant
boric acidsulfuric acid
Corrosive H₂SO₄ compound
hydrochloric acid · nitric acid · hydrofluoric acid · strong acid · aqua regia
boric acidstrong base
Completely ionizing hydroxide donor
sodium hydroxide · potassium hydroxide · lye · caustic soda · ammonia
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