organic acids
- plural of organic acid.
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Bacteria then transform those compounds into organic acids, primarily acetic acid and gluconic acid.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
Several laboratory studies have also shown that the combined effects of wine alcohol and organic acids, such as malic acid, can prevent the growth of E coli and Salmonella.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 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
In most cases, butyric acid is prominent, but in addition to this, other organic acids, as lactic, succinic, and acetic, are produced, likewise different alcohols.
From Outlines of Dairy Bacteriology, 8th edition A Concise Manual for the Use of Students in Dairying by Russell, H. L. (Harry Luman)