organic acid

n.

Any of various acids containing one or more carbon-containing radicals.

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Words nearby organic acid

organdy, organelle, organelles, organ grinder, organic, organic acid, organically, organic brain syndrome, organic chemistry, organic compound, organic compounds
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Scientific definitions for organic acid

organic acid

An acid that is an organic compound, especially a carboxylic acid.
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