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Highly flammable when treated with acid, it acts as a propellant, triggering a violent expansion of gas needed to launch artillery up to 70 miles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Nitrocellulose was invented in the mid-19th century, when Swiss chemist Christian Friedrich Schönbein accidentally discovered that cotton became violently flammable after dipping in an acid mix.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

"It points to the idea that amino acid composition, not just overall protein quantity, may be the target of strategic metabolic interventions."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

NOx is a smog-forming pollutant that aggravates respiratory illnesses, especially asthma, forms acid rain and contributes to nutrient pollution in coastal waters.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

“All right. There must be pounds of oxalic acid for calcium precipitations.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

"Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids that the body needs," she said, noting that pulses - while also nutritious - contain more fibre and a higher share of non-essential amino acids.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

"It is important to consider variables such as the source of fatty acids, their dietary context, interactions with other nutrients, and different food processing methods," says Manuel Vázquez-Carrera.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026

“Pasteurizing milk kills or changes the natural enzymes, antibodies, and fatty acids that are critical to the physiology of how this works in your body.”

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

He made several lifestyle changes, including getting more consistent sleep, doing more Zone 2 exercise and eating more salmon for the omega-3 fatty acids.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Proteins are made of chains of amino acids.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee