BORACIC

boric, boracic

(adjective) of or relating to or derived from or containing boron; “boric acid”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

boracic (not comparable)

Relating to, or impregnated with borax.

(dated, inorganic chemistry) synonym of boric.

Etymology 2

Adjective

boracic (comparative more boracic, superlative most boracic)

(Cockney rhyming slang) penniless

Synonyms

• broke

• skint (British)

• See also impoverished

Anagrams

• braccio

Source: Wiktionary


Bo*rac"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. boracique. See Borax.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or produced from, borax; containing boron; boric; as, boracic acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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