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boric

/ˈbɔrɪk/ /ˈbɑrɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Of, pertaining to, or containing the element boron.

Examples :

"The chemist analyzed the soil sample to determine its boric acid content. "
element chemistry substance

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

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element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

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chemist noun

/ˈkɛmɪst/

A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

"The chemist carefully measured the ingredients for the baking soda volcano experiment in science class. "

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sample noun

/sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/

A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.

"a blood sample"

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boron noun

/ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/

The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.

"The garden fertilizer contained boron to help the plants grow stronger stems. "

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containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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soil noun

/sɔɪl/

A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth.

"The farmer carefully tilled the soil to prepare the field for planting tomatoes. "

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acid noun

/ˈæs.ɪd/

A sour substance.

"The lemon juice has a strong acid taste. "

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content noun

/kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/

(except in phrases) Satisfaction, contentment; pleasure.

"My family's happy vacation brought a feeling of content to everyone. "

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analyzed verb

/ˈæn.ə.laɪzd/

To subject to analysis.

"The scientist analyzed the data to find a solution. "