strongly acid

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Mould growth, on the other hand, is most vigourous in media that are strongly acid to phenolphthalein.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

The secretion is almost colourless, slightly mucilaginous, and, judging by the manner in which it coloured litmus paper, more strongly acid than that of Drosera.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

Samples of this crude, strongly acid material were partly neutralised, and the following figures obtained on analysis:— Acidity.

From Synthetic Tannins by Grasser, Georg

The greatest quantity of peroxide is obtained on employing a concentrated, strongly acid solution of the nitrate, and a strong current.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 441, June 14, 1884. by Various

At the end of that time the liquid was strongly acid from the presence of acetic acid.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 by Various