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PYROBORIC
Etymology
Adjective
pyroboric (not comparable)
Of or relating to pyroboric acid or its derivatives.
Source: Wiktionary
Pyr`o*bo"ric, a. Etym: [Pyro- + boric.] (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to derived from, or designating, an acid, H2B4O7 (called also tetraboric acid), which is the acid ingredient of ordinary borax, and is obtained by heating boric acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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