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Borax

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Noun

1. borax

an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent

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Borax

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noun plural -raxes or -races (-rəˌsiːz)
1. Also called: tincal
a soluble readily fusible white mineral consisting of impure hydrated disodium tetraborate in monoclinic crystalline form, occurring in alkaline soils and salt deposits. Formula: Na2B4O7.10H2O
2. 
pure disodium tetraborate

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Borax

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noun
1. 
sodium borate, a white, anhydrous, crystalline salt, Na2B4O7, with an alkaline taste, used as a flux in soldering metals and in the manufacture of glass, enamel, artificial gems, soaps, antiseptics, etc.
2.  US
cheap, poorly made merchandise, esp. furniture

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Borax

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n.
1. A hydrated sodium borate, Na2B4O7·10H2O, an ore of boron, that is used as a cleaning compound.
2. Cheap merchandise, especially tasteless furnishings: "today's glinty borax" (New Yorker).

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