Definition

A chemical compound that is a salt or an ester derived from boric acid, often used in various industrial applications.

Example

The laboratory used a borate to stabilize the pH of the solution.

Conversation

Hey, do you know what a borate is?

Yeah, I think it's a type of salt related to boric acid, right?

Exactly! I read about it in a chemistry article recently.

That's interesting! I didn't know they had so many uses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Borate is derived from 'boron' (from the element boron, which comes from Arabic 'buraq', meaning 'white') and the suffix '-ate' (meaning to form or to cause). The term borate refers to a compound containing boron, typically in the form of a salt or ester.

Memory Tip

Think of 'boron' as the key element in borate, which is a compound that contains boron.

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