Borated

/ˈbɔːreɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Treated with or containing borate; having borate added to something.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb 'to borate,' formed by adding -ed to the chemical term 'borate,' following standard English verb conjugation patterns.

Kelly Says

Borated products were once common—borated baby powder was used for over a century until doctors discovered that boron can be toxic to infants in high amounts!

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