oxalic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of oxalic
From the French word oxalique, dating back to 1785–95. See oxalis, -ic
Example Sentences
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And while many metals must be refined using harsh chemicals and processes that generate air and water pollution, crystals are often just washed with water or oxalic acid.
From National Geographic • Feb. 5, 2024
These animals showed lowered levels of a compound called oxalic acid, which indicates sleep deprivation.
From Science Magazine • Jan. 25, 2024
Instead, the researchers measured levels of oxalic acid, a metabolite associated with sleep loss, for some of the animals before, during and after the breeding season.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024
The chestnut blight secretes a searing chemical, oxalic acid, into the tree bark, eventually causing cankers and death.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2023
And in a pair of soundless puffs, they hit the ground behind Speedy in crashes that sent the oxalic acid flying like dust.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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