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[as-id] / ˈæs ɪd /






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He said Burlish Meadows was an acid grassland, a rare habitat in Worcestershire.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The production of graphite typically requires the use of hydrochloric acid, a corrosive material that can end up in water sources.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

People at higher risk, including vegans, vegetarians, older adults and those taking medicines that affect stomach acid or diabetes treatment, may need testing or supplementation advice from a health professional.

From Science Daily Jun. 25, 2026

Bacteria then transform those compounds into organic acids, primarily acetic acid and gluconic acid.

From Science Daily Jun. 23, 2026

I felt the acid in my throat, my body dying to digest something.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

"Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids that the body needs," she said, noting that pulses - while also nutritious - contain more fibre and a higher share of non-essential amino acids.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The study included 365 adults between the ages of 55 and 80 who rarely consumed fish, a major dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids.

From Science Daily Jun. 29, 2026

Although the SARS-CoV-2 and RaTG13 versions of OrfB9 are nearly identical, they differ by just one amino acid among roughly 100 amino acids in the protein.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

“Pasteurizing milk kills or changes the natural enzymes, antibodies, and fatty acids that are critical to the physiology of how this works in your body.”

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

The air was thick with the smell of etching acids, hot iron, and sweat.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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