what does orthoboric acid mean?

ORTHOBORIC ACID as NOUN

Meaning
- a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol
- used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding
- also used as an antiseptic and food preservative
Synonym(s)
- boric acid (what does boric acid mean?)
Hypernyms(s) orthoboric acid is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- acid (what does acid mean?)