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oxalic

Pronunciation: [ɒkˈsælɪk]

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Learn how to use oxalic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “chemistry”

(adjective) related to a type of acid that comes from plants, especially in foods like rhubarb or spinach. This acid can be harmful in high amounts but is also found in some plants we eat.

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Spinach contains oxalic acid, which can give it a slightly tangy taste.

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Eating too much oxalic acid can cause stomach upset, so it's important to eat it in moderation.

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What foods have high levels of oxalic acid that we should be careful about?

Context: “chemistry”

(noun) the actual acid itself that is found in certain plants and used in some industrial processes. It's a clear liquid or white solid that is usually not safe in large doses.

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Oxalic acid is used in cleaning products to remove rust stains from metal.

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Oxalic acid is not something you should handle carelessly—it can be very dangerous.

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How is oxalic acid used in our daily lives?

How to pronounce oxalic

Pronunciation: [ɒkˈsælɪk]

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