borax
nounHow many syllables in borax?
There are 2 syllables in the word borax.How to pronounce borax:
Definition of borax:
- borax (noun):
- an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent.
- a white crystalline compound that consists of a hydrated sodium borate na2b4o7·10h2o, that occurs as a mineral or is prepared from other minerals, and that is used especially as a flux, cleansing agent, and water softener, as a preservative, and as a fireproofing agent
Synonyms for borax:
atomic number 5
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boron
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