Borax-pentahydrate
a white, crystalline, water-soluble solid, Na 2 B 4 O 7 ⋅5H 2 O, used chiefly for killing weeds, as a water softener, and as a disinfectant and deodorizing agent.
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a rumbling or gurgling sound caused by the movement of gas in the intestines. Historical Examples A Treatise on Sheep: Ambrose Blacklock noun (pl) -mi (-maɪ) rumbling of the stomach