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/bˈɔːɹæks/
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[ US /ˈbɔˌɹæks/ ]
[ US /ˈbɔˌɹæks/ ]
NOUN
- an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent
How To Use borax In A Sentence
- The major ores of boron are a small number of borate (boron oxide) minerals, including ulexite (NaCaB5O9. 8H2O), borax (Na2B4O5 (OH) 4. 8H2O), colemanite (Ca2B6O11. 5H2O) and kernite (Na2B4O6 (OH) 2. 3H2O). Boron
- [13] Boric acid is a common constituent of several minerals such as borax, boracite, boronatrocaicite and colemanite. CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]
- The salts contained in these deposits are mainly borax, ulexite, and colemanite. The Economic Aspect of Geology
- You have to be very careful with visitors with small children and pets, for borax is toxic. Cockroaches
- To remove stains from clothing, try soaking fabrics in water mixed with borax, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, washing soda, or white vinegar.
- The commonest flux is simply a pure calcined borax powder, that is, a borax powder that has been heated until practically all the water has been driven off. Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon
- Boron never occurs as a free element, but always as a compound in minerals such as borax (sodium borate; Na 2 B 4 O 7), colemanite (calcium borate; Ca 2 B 6 O 11), and ulexite (sodium calcium borate; NaCaB 5 O 9).
- Baking soda, distilled white vinegar, washing soda, Borax and a good liquid soap or detergent will do nicely.
- Plain borax dissolved in warm water does wonders for removing stains and odors (including pet smells!) from carpet and upholstery. Home Scents
- Baking soda, distilled white vinegar, washing soda, Borax and a good liquid soap or detergent will do nicely.