perborate

Related to perborate: Sodium perborate monohydrate

per·bo·rate

P0181600 (pər-bôr′āt′)n. The univalent borate group, BO3, formed from a borate and hydrogen peroxide, or a salt containing this group.

perborate

(pəˈbɔːreɪt) n (Elements & Compounds) any of certain salts derived, or apparently derived, from perboric acid. Perborates are used as bleaches in washing powders. See sodium perborate

per•bo•rate

(pərˈbɔr eɪt, -ˈboʊr-)

n. a salt of perboric acid, as sodium perborate, NaBO3∙4H2O, used for disinfecting. [1880–85]
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