acid

Example Sentences

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Her dad said afterward that acid reflux had made her vocal cords swell, necessitating the last-minute switch from live to Memorex.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Sulphur is used to make sulphuric acid, which is used for processing copper, cobalt and nickel and also for the extraction of lithium.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

And when you whisk it into something, especially with a little acid, it loosens, lightens, turns almost plush.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

They found that a mirror version of cysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, can significantly slow the growth of certain tumors while leaving healthy cells largely unaffected.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

“Phosphoric acid in Coke removes rust,” he explained.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry