The supposed parent acid of the perborates, to which the formula HBO₃ was formerly ascribed, and which is known only in acidic solutions containing perborate anions.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Chemical News.
Definition of perboric acid in US English:
perboric acid
noun
Chemistry
The supposed parent acid of the perborates, to which the formula HBO₃ was formerly ascribed, and which is known only in acidic solutions containing perborate anions.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Chemical News.