Borax

/ˈbɔːræks/

noun

A white mineral in the ground that people use to make glass and ceramic things, or to clean things.

The ceramic artist uses borax to make his pottery shiny and smooth.

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Borax is often mentioned in industrial or craft contexts where it's a component in manufacturing.

Factories often order large quantities of borax for producing toughened glass.

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Borax is known as a natural cleaning product, safe for various household tasks.

Mix borax with water to create a homemade carpet stain remover.

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In science, borax often appears in experiments demonstrating chemical properties.

We added a borax solution to our chemistry experiment to observe crystallization.

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