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Formic acid
The first and strongest member of the monobasic fatty acid series. It occurs naturally in certain animal secretions and in muscle, but it may also be prepared synthetically. It is one of the irritants present in the sting of insects such as bees and ants.
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Ethylenediaminetetraac acid
A chelating agent that, in the form of its calcium or sodium salts, is used to remove metallic ions such as lead and cadmium from the body and as a food preservative.
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Eicosapenteanoic acid
One of a group of fatty acids containing 20 carbons and five double bonds that is prevalent in fish oils.
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Carboxylic acid
Any acid containing the group-COOH. The simplest examples are formic and acetic acids.
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Barbituric acid
A crystalline compound, C4H4N203, from which phenobarbital and other barbiturates are derived.
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Argininosuccinic acid
A compound intermediate in the synthesis of arginine; formed from citrulline and aspartic acid.
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Acrylic acid
CH2:CH . COOH; a colorless corrosive liquid used in making acrylic polymers and resins.
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Achylous
Lacking in any kind of digestive secreation.
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Achylia pancreatica
Absence or deficiency of pancreatic secretion; usually a sign of chronic pancreatitis.
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Achylia gastrica
Complete absence or marked decrease in the amount of gastric juice.
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