#acid  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
  supertype:  chemical_compound__compound  (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  subtype:  alkapton__alcapton__homogentisic_acid  an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine
  subtype:  arsenic_acid__arsenicacid  an acid formed from arsenic pentoxide
  subtype:  cerotic_acid__ceroticacid__hexacosanoic_acid  a white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax)
  subtype:  chloric_acid__chloricacid  (HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts
  subtype:  chlorous_acid  (HClO2) a strongly oxidizing acid; known only in solution
  subtype:  monobasic_acid__monobasicacid  an acid containing only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule
  subtype:  dibasic_acid__dibasicacid  an acid containing two replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
  subtype:  tribasic_acid  an acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
  subtype:  tetrabasic_acid  an acid containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
  subtype:  fulminic_acid  (CNOH) an unstable acid occurring mainly in the form of explosive salts and esters that is isomeric with cyanic acid
  subtype:  gamma_acid__gammaacid  a crystalline acid used to make azo dyes
  subtype:  hydriodic_acid__hydriodicacid  (HI) a colorless or yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide; "hydriodic acid is a strong acid"
  subtype:  hydrocyanic_acid__hydrocyanicacid__hydrogen_cyanide__Prussic_acid  a weak poisonous acid (HCN) used in fumigating and in synthesis of organic compounds
  subtype:  hydroxy_acid__hydroxyacid  any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
     subtype:  hydroxybenzoic_acid  a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid
     subtype:  juniperic_acid__junipericacid  a crystalline acid found in the exudations of some conifers
     subtype:  salicylic_acid__salicylicacid__2-hydroxybenzoic_acid  a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes
     subtype:  tartaric_acid  an acid found in many fruits; used in soft drinks and confectionery and baking powder
        subtype:  racemic_acid__racemicacid  the optically inactive form of tartaric acid that is often found in grape juice
  subtype:  hyponitrous_acid__hyponitrousacid  an explosive white crystalline weak acid (H2N2O2)
  subtype:  lysergic_acid  a crystalline acid often used in medical research; obtained from ergotic alkaloids
  subtype:  manganic_acid  a dibasic acid (H2MnO4) found only in solution and in manganate salts
  subtype:  methacrylic_acid__methacrylicacid__2-methylpropenoic_acid__2methylpropenoicacid  an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics
  subtype:  selenic_acid__selenicacid  a strong acid (H2SeO4) analogous to sulfuric acid
  subtype:  sulfonic_acid__sulphonic_acid__sulphonicacid  n acid derived from sulphuric acid
  subtype:  titanic_acid__titanicacid  a white weak acid that is a hydrated form of titanium dioxide
  subtype:  perchloric_acid  a powerful oxidizing agent; forms perchlorates
  subtype:  carboxylic_acid  an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
     subtype:  acetic_acid__ethanoic_acid  a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
        subtype:  acetum  a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
        subtype:  trichloroacetic_acid__trichloroaceticacid__trichloracetic_acid  a strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
        subtype:  vinegar  dilute acetic acid
     subtype:  hexanedioic_acid__hexanedioicacid__adipic_acid  a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon
     subtype:  mucic_acid__mucicacid  a solid acid (C6H10O8) found in milk or sugar
     subtype:  suberic_acid__subericacid__octanedioic_acid__octanedioicacid  a dicarboxylic acid found in cork
     subtype:  succinic_acid  a dicarboxylic acid (C4H6O4) active in metabolic processes
     subtype:  saccharic_acid__saccharicacid  a white dicarboxylic acid formed from oxidation of sugar or starch
     subtype:  sebacic_acid__sebacicacid__decanedioicacid  a dicarboxylic acid used to make resins
     subtype:  sorbic_acid  a white crystalline carboxylic acid used as a preservative
     subtype:  valeric_acid__valericacid__pentanoic_acid__pentanoicacid  a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
     subtype:  fatty_acid__fattyacid  any of a class of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that form part of a lipid molecule and can be derived from fat by hydrolysis
        subtype:  saturated_fatty_acid__saturatedfattyacid  a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats
           subtype:  margaric_acid__heptadecanoic_acid__heptadecanoicacid  a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
           subtype:  butyric_acid__butyricacid__butanoic_acid  an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
              subtype:  hydroxybutyric_acid__oxybutyric_acid  hydroxy derivative of butyric acid
                 subtype:  beta-hydroxybutyric_acid  beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism
           subtype:  capric_acid__decanoic_acid  a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats
           subtype:  caproic_acid__caproicacid__hexanoic_acid  a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats
           subtype:  caprylic_acid  a fatty acid having a rancid taste; found in butter and other fats and oils
           subtype:  lauric_acid__dodecanoic_acid  a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
           subtype:  myristic_acid__tetradecanoic_acid__tetradecanoicacid  a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats
           subtype:  palmitic_acid__hexadecanoic_acid  a saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products
           subtype:  stearic_acid__stearicacid__octadecanoic_acid  a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats
        subtype:  unsaturated_fatty_acid__unsaturatedfattyacid  a fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms
           subtype:  monounsaturated_fatty_acid__monounsaturatedfattyacid  an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in olive oil and chicken and almonds
              subtype:  elaidic_acid__elaidicacid  a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
              subtype:  oleic_acid__oleicacid  a colorless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride; it is the major fatty acid in olive oil and canola oil; used in making soap and cosmetics and ointments and lubricating oils
           subtype:  polyunsaturated_fatty_acid__polyunsaturatedfattyacid  an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has more than one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in fish and corn and soybean oil and safflower oil
              subtype:  alpha-linolenic_acid__alphalinolenicacid  a polyunsaturated fatty acid most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition
              subtype:  docosahexaenoic_acid__docosahexaenoicacid  a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
              subtype:  elcosapentaenoic_acid  a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
              subtype:  linoleic_acid__linolic_acid__linolicacid  a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils; a fatty acid essential for nutrition; used to make soap
              subtype:  linolenic_acid__linolenicacid  a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid that occurs in some plant oils; an essential fatty acid
           subtype:  ricinoleic_acid  an oily fatty acid found in castor oil and used in soap
           subtype:  eleostearic_acid__eleostearicacid__elaeostearicacid  a crystalline unsaturated fatty acid
        subtype:  trans_fatty_acid__transfattyacid  a fatty acid that has been been produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid (and so changing its shape); found in processed foods such as margarine and fried foods and puddings and commercially baked goods and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils
           subtype:  elaidic_acid__elaidicacid  a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
     subtype:  benzoic_acid__benzoicacid  a white crystalline solid occurring in many resins
     subtype:  propionic_acid__propionicacid__propanoic_acid__propanoicacid  a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates
     subtype:  lactic_acid  a clear odorless hygroscopic syrupy carboxylic acid found in sour milk and in many fruits
     subtype:  propenoic_acid__propenoicacid__acrylic_acid__acrylicacid  an unsaturated liquid carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of acrylic resins
  subtype:  aminobenzoic_acid  a derivative of benzoic acid
  subtype:  nitric_acid__aqua_fortis  acid used especially in the production of fertilizers and explosives and rocket fuels
  subtype:  nitrous_acid__nitrousacid  an unstable inorganic acid known only in solution and as nitrite salts
  subtype:  aqua_regia__nitrohydrochloric_acid__nitrohydrochloricacid  a yellow fuming corrosive mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid that dissolves metals (including gold)
  subtype:  barbituric_acid__malonylurea  a white crystalline acid derived from pyrimidine; used in preparing barbiturate drugs
  subtype:  lansoprazole__Prevacid  antacid (trade name Prevacid) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
  subtype:  boracic_acid__boracicacid__boric_acid__boricacid  any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
     subtype:  perboric_acid  a form of boric acid
  subtype:  boric_acid__boricacid__orthoboric_acid__orthoboricacid  a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative
  subtype:  bromic_acid  an unstable acid used as an oxidizing agent
  subtype:  carbamic_acid  an acid that is known only by virtue of its salts (as ammonium carbamate) or its esters (as urethane)
  subtype:  carbolic_acid__carbolicacid__phenol__hydroxybenzene__oxybenzene__phenylic_acid  a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
  subtype:  carbonic_acid  a weak acid known only in solution; formed when carbon dioxide combines with water
  subtype:  chromic_acid__chromicacid  an unstable acid known only in solution and as chromate salts
  subtype:  citric_acid  a weak water-soluble acid found in many fruits (especially citrus fruits); used as a flavoring agent
  subtype:  cyanamide  a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts)
  subtype:  cyanic_acid  a colorless poisonous volatile liquid acid that hydrolyzes readily to ammonia and carbon dioxide
  subtype:  cyanuric_acid  a trimer of cyanic acid
  subtype:  ferricyanic_acid__ferricyanicacid  (H3Fe(CN)6), a brown unstable acid formed from ferricyanide
  subtype:  ferrocyanic_acid__ferrocyanicacid  (H4Fe(CN)6), a white unstable acid formed from ferrocyanide salts
  subtype:  fluoroboric_acid__fluoroboricacid  an acid of fluorine and boron
  subtype:  fluosilicic_acid__fluosilicicacid__hydrofluosilicic_acid  an unstable poisonous corrosive acid know primarily in the form of its salts
  subtype:  formic_acid  a colorless; pungent fuming vesicatory liquid acid HCOOH found in ants and many plants; used in finishing textiles
  subtype:  fumaric_acid__fumaricacid  a colorless crystalline acid with a fruity taste; used in making polyester resins
  subtype:  gallic_acid  a colorless crystalline acid obtained from tannin
  subtype:  glyceric_acid  a syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde
  subtype:  glycolic_acid__glycollic_acid__glycollicacid__hydroxyacetic_acid__hydroxyaceticacid  a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes
  subtype:  hydrobromic_acid__hydrobromicacid  an aqueous solution of hydrogen bromide that is a strong liquid acid
  subtype:  hydrochloric_acid  an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid
     subtype:  muriatic_acid  a former name for hydrochloric acid
  subtype:  hydrogen_chloride  a colorless corrosive gas: HCl
  subtype:  hydrofluoric_acid  a weak poisonous liquid acid; formed by solution of hydrogen fluoride in water
  subtype:  hydroiodic_acid  an acid formed by aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide
  subtype:  hypochlorous_acid  a weak unstable acid known only in solution and in its salts; used as a bleaching agent and as an oxidizing agent
  subtype:  iodic_acid__iodicacid  a soluble crystalline acid; used as a reagent and disinfectant
  subtype:  isocyanic_acid__isocyanicacid  an acid known only in the form of its esters
  subtype:  itaconic_acid  a crystalline carboxylic acid; occurs in some fermentations of sugars
  subtype:  maleic_acid  a colorless crystalline compound found in unripe fruit (such as apples or tomatoes or cherries) and used mainly to make polyester resins
  subtype:  oxalacetic_acid__oxalaceticacid__oxaloacetic_acid__oxaloaceticacid  an acid formed by oxidation of maleic acid (as in metabolism of fats and carbohydrates)
  subtype:  oxalic_acid__ethanedioic_acid__ethanedioicacid  a toxic colorless crystalline organic acid found in oxalis and other plants; used as a bleach and rust remover and in chemical analysis
  subtype:  oxyacid__oxygen_acid  any acid that contains oxygen
     subtype:  hypophosphoric_acid  a crystalline tetrabasic acid (H4P2O6)
     subtype:  hypophosphorous_acid__hypophosphorousacid__phosphorous_acid__phosphorousacid__orthophosphorous_acid  a clear or yellow-colored monobasic acid (H3PO2)
     subtype:  polyphosphoric_acid  a series of oxyacids of phosphorus
        subtype:  metaphosphoric_acid  a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agent
        subtype:  pyrophosphoric_acid  a solid acid formed by reactions of orthophosphoric acid
     subtype:  periodic_acid__periodicacid  any oxygen-containing acid of iodine
     subtype:  phosphoric_acid__orthophosphoric_acid__orthophosphoricacid  an acid used in fertilizers and soaps: H3PO4
     subtype:  tungstic_acid  an oxyacid of tungsten (often polymeric in nature) formed by neutralizing alkaline tungstate solutions
     subtype:  vanadium_pentoxide__vanadic_acid__vanadicacid  any of various oxyacids of vanadium; known mostly in the form of its salts
  subtype:  pantothenic_acid__pantothenicacid  a vitamin of the vitamin B complex that performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids; occurs in many foods
  subtype:  para_aminobenzoic_acid__PABA  a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sunblockers
  subtype:  pectic_acid  a complex acid that occurs in ripe fruit and some vegetables
  subtype:  permanganic_acid__permanganicacid  an unstable purple acid (HMnO4) known only in solution or of permanganate salts
  subtype:  phthalic_acid  a colorless acid used to make dyes and perfumes
  subtype:  picric_acid  a yellow toxic highly explosive strong acid; used in high explosives and as a dye and in chemical reactions
  subtype:  pyruvic_acid__pyruvicacid  a colorless acid formed as an important intermediate in metabolism or fermentation
  subtype:  dichromic_acid__dichromicacid  the hypothetical acid (H2Cr2O7) from which dichromates are derived; known only in solution and in the form of dichromate salts
  subtype:  silicic_acid__silicicacid  a jelly-like substance (hydrated silica)
  subtype:  sulfanilic_acid__sulphanilic_acid__sulphanilicacid  a crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye
  subtype:  thiocyanic_acid  an unstable acid that can be obtained by distilling a thiocyanate salt
  subtype:  toluic_acid  an isomeric acid derived from toluene
  subtype:  triphosphoric_acid__triphosphoricacid  an acid that is a partial anhydride of three molecules of phosphoric acid; known chiefly in the form of its salts and esters
  subtype:  undecylenic_acid__undecylenicacid  an acid that is a component of perspiration
  subtype:  uric_acid  a white tasteless odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism; found in the blood and urine
  subtype:  oil_of_vitriol__vitriol__sulfuricacid__sulphuric_acid__sulphuricacid  (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
     subtype:  battery_acid__batteryacid__electrolyte_acid__electrolyteacid  dilute sulfuric acid used in storage batteries
  subtype:  xanthic_acid__xanthicacid  any of a class of unstable organic acids containing sulphur

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