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Meaning of borofax | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

An ointment containing boric acid, applied to the skin as an antiseptic.

Examples

“A proper dressing contributes immensely to the comfort of the patient, as well as to a satisfactory cosmetic result. After the wound is properly sutured, vaseline or borofax is lightly applied along the suture line.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

Boroff borofloat borofluoric acid borofluorid borofluoride Borofsky

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