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acids

  • plural
    of acid.
    acid
    noun
    a compound usually having a sour taste and capable of neutralizing alkalis and reddening blue litmus paper, containing hydrogen that can be replaced by a metal or an electropositive group to form a salt, or containing an atom that can accept a pair of electrons from a base. Acids are proton donors that yield hydronium ions in water solution, or electron-pair acceptors that combine with electron-pair donors or bases.

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New research suggests that pure, unsweetened cranberry juice can slow the growth of dental plaque and reduce the production of acids that contribute to tooth decay.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

The researchers found that cells lacking Mitch consumed more fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

The researchers found that obakulactone helps restore balance to unsaturated fatty acids, which play important roles in cellular function and inflammation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

These products have become a major business, with Americans spending more than $1 billion each year on supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

For why should I get excited learning boring chemical facts as long as the chemists never provided anything incisive about the nucleic acids?

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson