borax

Meanings

• Noun

  A borate mineral consisting of a colorless or white crystalline powder, used as a flux and as a source of boron in the production of glass and enamel.

  - "Borax is used as a flux in the production of glass."
  - "The borax mineral is a source of boron in the production of enamel."

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Synonyms

E285 , preservative

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with borax
box , robes , mopestop , copse

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Variants

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borax , boraxes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Tibetan word 'borax' or Persian word 'boraxt' meaning 'mountain of tartar' due to its ancient origins in Tibet and Persia.

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Trivia

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1. Borax was used as a mummification agent in ancient Egypt, preserving the bodies of mummies for thousands of years.

2. Borax was also used as a cleansing agent in ancient Rome, where it was known as 'lapis boracicus' or 'borax lapis'.

3. Borax is a component of baking powder and is used in the production of baked goods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boron: Borax is a source of boron, which is a trace element essential for plant growth and is used in various industrial applications.

2. Flux: Borax is used as a flux in the production of glass and other materials, reducing the melting point and aiding in the flow of the material.

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Culture

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Borax has been used since ancient times for various purposes, including as a mummification agent in Egypt and as a cleansing agent in various cultures. It has also been used in literature, such as in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' as a substance used in the creation of the Monster.

How to Memorize "borax"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crystal of borax to help remember its appearance and properties.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'borax' with the idea of a mineral used in the production of glass and enamel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Boron, Borax, Brings Better Glass' to help remember the relationship between boron and borax.

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