Complete Definition of "boracic"

English

Etymology 1
From ML. term|borax|langla (genetive term|boracis|langla), itself via Ar. buraq, from Pers. burah.

Adjective
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  1. inorganic chemistry Of or relating to boron alias borax.

Derived terms
boracic acid
boracite

Etymology 2
Short for term|boracic lint||skint.

Adjective
en-adj

  1. CRS Shortened form of boracic lint, for skint, penniless.

Synonyms
broke
skint i|British

References
R:Webster NCD 1967

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