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acid

[as-id] / ˈæs ɪd /






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Urolithin A targets a specific amino acid on the protein, activating a pathway resulting in cardiovascular benefits.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

One plant makes acetic acid, which is used in vinegar, paint and glue.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Eventually you discover that certain chefs and recipe developers simply share your tastes: their pantry looks like your pantry, their idea of enough acid is your idea of enough acid.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

Brown, who exercises five days a week, starts by working an anti-bacterial body wash into his skin with a silicone scrubber, then follows with a hydrating body wash with hyaluronic acid or glycerin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

For that reason, he urged doctors to wash their hands thoroughly and to sterilize hands and surgical instruments with carbolic acid.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

A peptide is simply a short chain of amino acids, often used by the body as a message to do things like quiet inflammation or release insulin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

More skincare products aren't necessarily better A complicated routine with frequent exfoliations or strong acids can irritate young skin.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Dr Kently says he's seen an exponential rise in a condition called perioral dermatitis in teens, which is related to the overuse of ingredients that strip skin barriers like exfoliating hydroxy acids and retinoids.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The result strengthens the idea that these fatty acids may carry meaningful information about identity rather than simply being unusual chemical byproducts.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Jessie took one prong off the nail of one lemon so as not to waste valuable citric acids, then laid her project out on a tray, and they brought their gifts upstairs.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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