borax
pronunciation
How to pronounce borax in British English:
UK [ˈbɔ:ræks]
How to pronounce borax in American English:
US [ˈbɔrˌæks, -əks, ˈbor-]
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- Noun:
- an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent
Word Origin
- borax (n.)
- late 14c., from Anglo-French boras, from Medieval Latin baurach, from Arabic buraq, applied by the Arabs to various substances used as fluxes, probably from Persian burah. Originally obtained in Europe from the bed of salt lakes in Tibet.
Example
- 1. Sprinkle a thick layer of borax over the stain .
- 2. Borax is a powder that 's used as a laundry booster and deodorizer .
- 3. Mix an equal part sugar and borax to give your ants a sweet and deadly snack .
- 4. Mix together equal parts borax and either syrup or jelly . Then , place where the ants will find it .
- 5. When mixed with household borax ( not the insecticide kind ) , lemon juice can remove even those stubborn rust stains from the toilet bowl .