Borated is an adjective used to describe something that contains boron, a chemical element commonly used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber. Some synonyms for borated include boronated, boronic, and borax-based. Boronated is often used to describe materials that have been treated with boron compounds, such as boron carbide or boron nitride, which can enhance the strength and durability of metals and alloys. Boronic is a more general term that refers to compounds containing the boron atom, often used in organic chemistry. Borax-based is used to describe products that contain borax, a compound of boron that is commonly used as a cleaning agent or insecticide.