Wordnet Dictionary
oxalic acid
a toxic colorless crystalline organic acid found in oxalis and other plants
ethanedioic acid
a toxic colorless crystalline organic acid found in oxalis and other plants
amino acid
organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
aminoalkanoic acid
organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
deoxyribonucleic acid
a nucleic acid found in the nucleus of a cell and consisting of a polymer formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix
oxalacetic acid
an acid formed by oxidation of maleic acid (as in metabolism of fats and carbohydrates)
desoxyribonucleic acid
a nucleic acid found in the nucleus of a cell and consisting of a polymer formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix
oxaloacetic acid
an acid formed by oxidation of maleic acid (as in metabolism of fats and carbohydrates)
recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid
genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms
acid-wash
wash with acid so as to achieve a bleached look
hyaluronic acid
a viscous mucopolysaccharide found in the connective tissue space and the synovial fluid of movable joints and the humors of the eye
oleic acid
a colorless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride
ethanoic acid
a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
cyanuric acid
a trimer of cyanic acid
acetic acid
a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
iodoamino acid
an amino acid with iodine added
mefenamic acid
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug (trade name Ponstel) used to treat mild pain (especially menstrual cramps)
acid-base indicator
an indicator that changes color on going from acidic to basic solutions
alpha-linolenic acid
a polyunsaturated fatty acid most abundant in canola oil
gamma aminobutyric acid
an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system
glutamic acid
an amino acid occurring in proteins
glutaminic acid
an amino acid occurring in proteins
carboxylic acid
an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
saccharic acid
a white dicarboxylic acid formed from oxidation of sugar or starch
sebacic acid
a dicarboxylic acid used to make resins
para aminobenzoic acid
a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells
essential amino acid
an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize
decanedioic acid
a dicarboxylic acid used to make resins
sorbic acid
a white crystalline carboxylic acid used as a preservative
ribonucleic acid
a large nucleic acid molecule found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes
pantothenic acid
a vitamin of the vitamin B complex that performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids
hexadecanoic acid
a saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products
palmitic acid
a saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products
periodic acid
any oxygen-containing acid of iodine
oxygen acid
any acid that contains oxygen
acid head
someone who takes LSD
aspartic acid
a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and occurring naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane
alginic acid
a gum used especially as a thickener or emulsifier
sulfanilic acid
a crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye
sulphanilic acid
a crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye
permanganic acid
an unstable purple acid (HMnO4) known only in solution or of permanganate salts
polyunsaturated fatty acid
an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has more than one double or triple valence bond per molecule
pectic acid
a complex acid that occurs in ripe fruit and some vegetables
monounsaturated fatty acid
an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has one double or triple valence bond per molecule
trans fatty acid
a fatty acid that has been been produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid (and so changing its shape)
unsaturated fatty acid
a fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms
saturated fatty acid
a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms
fatty acid
any of a class of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that form part of a lipid molecule and can be derived from fat by hydrolysis
perboric acid
a form of boric acid
pentanoic acid
a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
valeric acid
a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
aminobenzoic acid
a derivative of benzoic acid
ricinoleic acid
an oily fatty acid found in castor oil and used in soap
heptadecanoic acid
a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
margaric acid
a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
bile acid
any of the liver-generated steroid acids and stored with bile
cholic acid
an insoluble crystalline acid present in bile
cyanic acid
a colorless poisonous volatile liquid acid that hydrolyzes readily to ammonia and carbon dioxide
octadecanoic acid
a waxy saturated fatty acid
stearic acid
a waxy saturated fatty acid
creatine phosphoric acid
an organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid
acid value
(chemistry) the amount of free acid present in fat as measured by the milligrams of potassium hydroxide needed to neutralize it
gibberellic acid
a crystalline acid associated with gibberellin
picric acid
a yellow toxic highly explosive strong acid
phthalic acid
a colorless acid used to make dyes and perfumes
orthophosphoric acid
an acid used in fertilizers and soaps: H3PO4
phosphoric acid
an acid used in fertilizers and soaps: H3PO4
valproic acid
anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures
lead-acid battery
a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte
lactic acid
a clear odorless hygroscopic syrupy carboxylic acid found in sour milk and in many fruits
acid-forming
yielding an acid in aqueous solution
lead-acid accumulator
a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte
acid test
a rigorous or crucial appraisal
oxybutyric acid
hydroxy derivative of butyric acid
acid-loving
thriving in a relatively acid environment
hydroxybutyric acid
hydroxy derivative of butyric acid
acetoacetic acid
unstable acid found in abnormal amounts in the blood and urine n some cases of impaired metabolism (as diabetes mellitus or starvation)
beta-hydroxybutyric acid
beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism
adenylic acid
a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism
thiocyanic acid
an unstable acid that can be obtained by distilling a thiocyanate salt
acid-base equilibrium
(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body
acid-base balance
(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body
itaconic acid
a crystalline carboxylic acid
isocyanic acid
an acid known only in the form of its esters
tannic acid
any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin
racemic acid
the optically inactive form of tartaric acid that is often found in grape juice
tartaric acid
an acid found in many fruits
homogentisic acid
an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine
iodic acid
a soluble crystalline acid
nalidixic acid
antibacterial agent used especially to treat genitourinary infections
acid hydrogen
a hydrogen atom in an acid that forms a positive ion when the acid dissociates
elaidic acid
a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid
indolebutyric acid
a synthetic plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots
docosahexaenoic acid
a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
indoleacetic acid
a plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots
xanthic acid
any of a class of unstable organic acids containing sulphur
toluic acid
an isomeric acid derived from toluene
propenoic acid
an unsaturated liquid carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of acrylic resins
acrylic acid
an unsaturated liquid carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of acrylic resins
thymic acid
a colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic
elaeostearic acid
a crystalline unsaturated fatty acid
eleostearic acid
a crystalline unsaturated fatty acid
elcosapentaenoic acid
a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
hypochlorous acid
a weak unstable acid known only in solution and in its salts
hydrochloric acid
an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride
pyruvic acid
a colorless acid formed as an important intermediate in metabolism or fermentation
hydrofluoric acid
a weak poisonous liquid acid
hydroiodic acid
an acid formed by aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide
hydrobromic acid
an aqueous solution of hydrogen bromide that is a strong liquid acid
dichromic acid
the hypothetical acid (H2Cr2O7) from which dichromates are derived
nitrohydrochloric acid
a yellow fuming corrosive mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid that dissolves metals (including gold)
hydrofluosilicic acid
an unstable poisonous corrosive acid know primarily in the form of its salts
dodecanoic acid
a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
fluosilicic acid
an unstable poisonous corrosive acid know primarily in the form of its salts
lauric acid
a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
hexanoic acid
a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically
formic acid
a colorless
caproic acid
a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically
decanoic acid
a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats
capric acid
a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats
carbamic acid
an acid that is known only by virtue of its salts (as ammonium carbamate) or its esters (as urethane)
isobutylphenyl propionic acid
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic
caprylic acid
a fatty acid having a rancid taste
fumaric acid
a colorless crystalline acid with a fruity taste
acid-fast
(histology) not easily decolorized by acid solutions
ferrocyanic acid
(H4Fe(CN)6), a white unstable acid formed from ferrocyanide salts
acid rock
a musical style that emerged in the mid-1960s
ferricyanic acid
(H3Fe(CN)6), a brown unstable acid formed from ferricyanide
barbituric acid
a white crystalline acid derived from pyrimidine
acid
a powerful hallucinogenic drug, any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt, (chemistry) containing acid, harsh or corrosive in tone
electrolyte acid
dilute sulfuric acid used in storage batteries
battery acid
dilute sulfuric acid used in storage batteries
lysergic acid diethylamide
a powerful hallucinogenic drug
carbolic acid
a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene
salicylic acid
a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste
2-hydroxybenzoic acid
a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste
linoleic acid
a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils
phenylic acid
a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene
linolic acid
a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils
ethacrynic acid
diuretic (trade name Edecrin) used to treat edema
carbonic acid gas
a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances
diethylbarbituric acid
a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
fluoroboric acid
an acid of fluorine and boron
benzoic acid
a white crystalline solid occurring in many resins
orthoboric acid
a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol
propanoic acid
a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates
linolenic acid
a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid that occurs in some plant oils
boracic acid
any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
propionic acid
a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates
boric acid
any of various acids containing boron and oxygen, a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol
pyroligneous acid
a red-brown liquid formed in distillation of wood which contains acetic acid, methanol, acetone, wood oils, and tars
bromic acid
an unstable acid used as an oxidizing agent
nicotinic acid
a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract
pteroylglutamic acid
a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
pteroylmonoglutamic acid
a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
folic acid
a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
maleic acid
a colorless crystalline compound found in unripe fruit (such as apples or tomatoes or cherries) and used mainly to make polyester resins
butyric acid
an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
butanoic acid
an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
sulphuric acid
(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide
ascorbic acid
a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables
sulfuric acid
(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide
acid halide
organic compounds containing the group -COX where X is a halogen atom
acid anhydrides
organic compounds that react with water to form an acid
chromic acid
an unstable acid known only in solution and as chromate salts
vanadic acid
any of various oxyacids of vanadium
citric acid
a weak water-soluble acid found in many fruits (especially citrus fruits)
acid dye
dye in which the chromophore is part of a negative ion
hydroxyacetic acid
a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes
glycollic acid
a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes
glycolic acid
a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes
muriatic acid
a former name for hydrochloric acid
silicic acid
a jelly-like substance (hydrated silica)
triphosphoric acid
an acid that is a partial anhydride of three molecules of phosphoric acid
arsenic acid
an acid formed from arsenic pentoxide
carbonic acid
a weak acid known only in solution
cerotic acid
a white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax)
hexacosanoic acid
a white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax)
chloric acid
(HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts
myristic acid
a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats
chlorous acid
(HClO2) a strongly oxidizing acid
acetylsalicylic acid
the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid
perchloric acid
a powerful oxidizing agent
tetradecanoic acid
a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats
monobasic acid
an acid containing only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule
dibasic acid
an acid containing two replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
trichloroacetic acid
a strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
tribasic acid
an acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
fulminic acid
(CNOH) an unstable acid occurring mainly in the form of explosive salts and esters that is isomeric with cyanic acid
tetrabasic acid
an acid containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
glyceric acid
a syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde
hexanedioic acid
a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon
gamma acid
a crystalline acid used to make azo dyes
adipic acid
a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon
hydrazoic acid
a colorless explosive liquid that is volatile and poisonous and foul-smelling
tricarboxylic acid cycle
in all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy
hydriodic acid
(HI) a colorless or yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide
citric acid cycle
in all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy
Krebs citric acid cycle
in all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy
trichloracetic acid
a strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
hydrocyanic acid
a weak poisonous acid (HCN) used in fumigating and in synthesis of organic compounds
hydroxy acid
any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
hydroxybenzoic acid
a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid
Prussic acid
a weak poisonous acid (HCN) used in fumigating and in synthesis of organic compounds
hypophosphoric acid
a crystalline tetrabasic acid (H4P2O6)
hypophosphorous acid
a clear or yellow-colored monobasic acid (H3PO2)
hyponitrous acid
an explosive white crystalline weak acid (H2N2O2)
juniperic acid
a crystalline acid found in the exudations of some conifers
uric acid
a white tasteless odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism
lysergic acid
a crystalline acid often used in medical research
phosphorous acid
a clear or yellow-colored monobasic acid (H3PO2)
orthophosphorous acid
a clear or yellow-colored monobasic acid (H3PO2)
polyphosphoric acid
a series of oxyacids of phosphorus
manganic acid
a dibasic acid (H2MnO4) found only in solution and in manganate salts
gallic acid
a colorless crystalline acid obtained from tannin
metaphosphoric acid
a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agent
methacrylic acid
an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics
pyrophosphoric acid
a solid acid formed by reactions of orthophosphoric acid
pyrogallic acid
a toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer
nitrous acid
an unstable inorganic acid known only in solution and as nitrite salts
suberic acid
a dicarboxylic acid found in cork
selenic acid
a strong acid (H2SeO4) analogous to sulfuric acid
nitric acid
acid used especially in the production of fertilizers and explosives and rocket fuels
tungstic acid
an oxyacid of tungsten (often polymeric in nature) formed by neutralizing alkaline tungstate solutions
nucleic acid
any of various macromolecules that are vital constituents of all living cells
mucic acid
a solid acid (C6H10O8) found in milk or sugar
2-methylpropenoic acid
an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics
sulfonic acid
n acid derived from sulphuric acid
undecylenic acid
an acid that is a component of perspiration
succinic acid
a dicarboxylic acid (C4H6O4) active in metabolic processes
octanedioic acid
a dicarboxylic acid found in cork
acid rain
rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water
titanic acid
a white weak acid that is a hydrated form of titanium dioxide
acid precipitation
rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water
sulphonic acid
n acid derived from sulphuric acid
