- plural of acid.
Example Sentences
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“Pasteurizing milk kills or changes the natural enzymes, antibodies, and fatty acids that are critical to the physiology of how this works in your body.”
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
"It is important to consider variables such as the source of fatty acids, their dietary context, interactions with other nutrients, and different food processing methods," says Manuel Vázquez-Carrera.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
Opponents said it is subjective which combinations of nucleic acids are considered dangerous and warn that the costs of complying could hurt startups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
“You build on the brain’s natural ability to bring in important things, like iron or amino acids, and catch a ride,” he says.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Maize lacks digestible niacin, the amino acids lysine and tryptophan, necessary to make proteins and diets with too much maize can lead to protein deficiency and pellagra, a disease caused by lack of niacin.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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