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boric acid

Acid formed by the combination of hydrogen and oxygen with non-metallic boron. It is a weak antiseptic and is used in the manufacture of glass and enamels. It is also an efficient insecticide against ants and cockroaches.


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He found was surrounded by and laying on boric acid, used to kill roaches.
Boric acid is well absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, open wounds, and serous cavities.
Chrysanthemum-derived pesticides, diatomaceous earth and boric acid are sold in garden centers.
 
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