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'.
Boric acid was everywhere in grandma's medicine cabinet—used as an eye wash and antiseptic—but it's actually toxic if swallowed in large amounts, showing how the same substance can be helpful or harmful depending on how it's used.
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