Boric

/ˈbɔːrɪk/ adjective

Relating to, containing, or derived from boron, particularly referring to boric acid used in cleaning, disinfection, and industrial applications.

From 'boron' (the element, named from 'borax', from Arabic 'buraq' meaning 'white') plus the chemical suffix '-ic' meaning 'of or relating to'.

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