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1. acetylsalicylic_acid
noun. the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets.
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2. acid-base_equilibrium
noun. (physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body.
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4. acid-fast
adjective. not easily decolorized by acid solutions; pertains to micro-organisms (especially the tubercle bacillus that causes tuberculosis).
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6. acid
noun. ['ˈæsəd'] any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt.
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- acid (English)
- acide (French)
- acidus (French)
7. acid
adjective. ['ˈæsəd'] harsh or corrosive in tone.
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- acid (English)
- acide (French)
- acidus (French)
8. acid
adjective. ['ˈæsəd'] having the characteristics of an acid.
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- acid (English)
- acide (French)
- acidus (French)
9. acid
adjective. ['ˈæsəd'] being sour to the taste.
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- acid (English)
- acide (French)
- acidus (French)