acid
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EPA alleged the company stored about 8,000 pounds of hydrofluoric acid and 34,000 pounds of nitric acid at a Kent, Wash., facility — but neglected to report these stockpiles to the appropriate government agencies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
War has played a part in pushing copper prices to records, because the fighting choked off supplies of sulfuric acid needed to produce a big chunk of the world’s copper.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
One of the most surprising discoveries involved D-serine, an amino acid that also functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
Toney has scored 42 goals for his Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli this season, not necessarily the acid test of international quality, but this pick has not come from left field.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The wounds were cauterized with carbolic acid and sterilized with alcohol.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing acid
Chemistry - Introductory
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Structure and Properties of Matter - Middle School
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Chemical Reactions - Introductory
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