acids
Pronunciación: [ˈæsɪdz]
Palabra
Contexto: «chemistry»
(noun) acids are substances that can taste sour, and they can turn blue litmus paper red. They are important in chemistry and in our everyday lives, like in lemon juice or vinegar.
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Lemon juice is a natural acid that adds a sour flavor to food.
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Sugar does not contain acids and will not change the color of litmus paper.
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Can you name an acid that is safe to eat?
Contexto: «biology»
(noun) in biology, acids refer to the building blocks of proteins, like amino acids, which are important for our bodies to grow and stay healthy.
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Our bodies need amino acids to build muscles and repair tissues.
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Without these essential amino acids, our health could really suffer.
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What foods are rich in amino acids?
Contexto: «nutrition»
(noun) in nutrition, acids can refer to fatty acids, which are important fats our body needs for energy and cell functions.
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Olive oil contains healthy fatty acids that help our heart.
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Too much saturated fat does not have the same benefits as healthy fatty acids.
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What are some sources of healthy fatty acids?
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