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SAL SEDATIVUM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- boric acid
1, record 1, English, boric%20acid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- boracic acid 2, record 1, English, boracic%20acid
avoid
- orthoboric acid 3, record 1, English, orthoboric%20acid
avoid
- sal sedativum 4, record 1, English, sal%20sedativum
avoid, Latin
- Boracid 5, record 1, English, Boracid
trademark
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acid in the form of white, triclinic crystals, melting at 185°C, soluble in water. 5, record 1, English, - boric%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boric acid ... has in the past, been used as a food preservative (in bacon and margarine) ... 6, record 1, English, - boric%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Boric acid is used in a variety of products: Heat-resistant glass (borosilicate glass); glass fibers; porcelain enamels; boron chemicals; metallurgy (welding flux, brazing copper); flame retardant in cellulosic insulation, mattress batting, and cotton textile products; fungus control on citrus fruits ...; ointment and eye wash ...; nickel electroplating baths. 5, record 1, English, - boric%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: H3 BO3 5, record 1, English, - boric%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide borique
1, record 1, French, acide%20borique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide orthoborique 2, record 1, French, acide%20orthoborique
avoid, masculine noun
- acide sédatif de Homberg 3, record 1, French, acide%20s%C3%A9datif%20de%20Homberg
avoid, masculine noun
- acide boracique 3, record 1, French, acide%20boracique
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche cristalline ou de cristaux blancs légèrement onctueux au toucher, inodores, fondant à 185 °C en se décomposant. 4, record 1, French, - acide%20borique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'acide borique est un solide cristallisé [...] Peu soluble dans l'eau froide, il l'est beaucoup plus dans l'eau bouillante. 5, record 1, French, - acide%20borique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acide borique sert à la conservation de certains produits alimentaires (bacon, margarine). 4, record 1, French, - acide%20borique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : H3BO3 5, record 1, French, - acide%20borique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fleurs de borax
- acide de borax
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido bórico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20b%C3%B3rico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido borácico 2, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20bor%C3%A1cico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escamas o polvo blanco, incoloro e inodoro. Aditivo ilegal en conservación de alimentos como pescados y mariscos. Moderadamente tóxico en grandes dosis. 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20b%C3%B3rico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: H3BO3 4, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20b%C3%B3rico
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