: a white crystalline acid B(OH)3 obtained from its salts and used especially as a weak antiseptic and fire-retardant
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Other effective options include boric acid, diatomaceous earth, and talcum powder. —
Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026 In 2023, the brand brought its offerings, including a $16 Slippery Box vaginal moisture-boosting supplement and a $15 Fresh & Clean boric acid suppository supply, to TikTok Shop. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025 Successful treatment involves knowing where the roaches are active and will come in contact with the boric acid. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025 Boric Acid Unlike many ant baits and traps, boric acid or borax is approved for organic gardens, and it can be used to kill ant colonies and their queen. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for boric acid
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Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026 In 2023, the brand brought its offerings, including a $16 Slippery Box vaginal moisture-boosting supplement and a $15 Fresh & Clean boric acid suppository supply, to TikTok Shop. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025 Successful treatment involves knowing where the roaches are active and will come in contact with the boric acid. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025 Boric Acid Unlike many ant baits and traps, boric acid or borax is approved for organic gardens, and it can be used to kill ant colonies and their queen. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for boric acid
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“Boric acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/boric%20acid. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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