organic acid
noun
any acid containing a carbon-hydrogen or carbon-carbon bond.
organic acids
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pluralof organic acid.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Bacteria then transform those compounds into organic acids, primarily acetic acid and gluconic acid.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
But vitamin C and organic acids from fruits and vegetables, as well as high-quality proteins such as those found in meat and fish, can promote absorption.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2023
Pettis, who has 150 colonies on Maryland’s Eastern shore, had less than 18% loss, saying he used organic acids for mite control.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
The team used a computer model to predict how various organic acids contained in smoke particles would alter the solubility of hydrochloric acid.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 10, 2023
Fermentation in the Stomach.—In the stomach, fermentation of the carbohydrates with the production of organic acids, and at times alcohol, occurs.
From Dietetics for Nurses by Fairfax T. Proudfit
