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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OXALIC ACID

From French oxalique, from Latin oxalis garden sorrel.
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PRONUNCIATION OF OXALIC ACID

oxalic acid  [ɒkˈsælɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OXALIC ACID

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Oxalic acid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OXALIC ACID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Oxalic acid

Oxalic acid is an organic compound with the formula H2C2O4. It is a colorless crystalline solid that dissolves in water to give colorless solutions. It is classified as a dicarboxylic acid. In terms of acid strength, it is much stronger than acetic acid. Oxalic acid is a reducing agent and its conjugate base, known as oxalate, is a chelating agent for metal cations. Typically, oxalic acid occurs as the dihydrate with the formula H2C2O4·2H2O. Oral consumption of oxalic acid in excess or prolonged skin contact can be dangerous.

Definition of oxalic acid in the English dictionary

The definition of oxalic acid in the dictionary is a colourless poisonous crystalline dicarboxylic acid found in many plants: used as a bleach and a cleansing agent for metals. Formula: 2 Systematic name: ethanedioic acid.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OXALIC ACID


alec
ˈælɪk
bimetallic
ˌbaɪmɪˈtælɪk
cephalic
sɪˈfælɪk
Daedalic
dɪˈdælɪk
gallic
ˈɡælɪk
intermetallic
ˌɪntəmɪˈtælɪk
italic
ɪˈtælɪk
italics
ɪˈtælɪk
malic
ˈmælɪk
malik
ˈmælɪk
mesencephalic
ˌmɛsɛnsɪˈfælɪk
metallic
mɪˈtælɪk
nonmetallic
ˌnɒnmɪˈtælɪk
organometallic
ɔːˌɡænəʊmɪˈtælɪk
phallic
ˈfælɪk
salic
ˈsælɪk
Salique
ˈsælɪk
smart-aleck
ˈsmɑːtˌælɪk
terephthalic
ˌtɛrɛfˈθælɪk
Uralic
jʊˈrælɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OXALIC ACID

ox
ox-eye herring
ox-eyed
oxacillin
oxalacetate
oxalate
oxalis
oxaloacetate
oxazepam
oxazine
oxblood
oxblood red
oxbow
oxbow lake
Oxbridge
oxcart
oxen
Oxenstierna
oxer
oxeye

WORDS THAT END LIKE OXALIC ACID

acetic acid
acid
adipic acid
amino acid
ascorbic acid
carboxylic acid
citric acid
fatty acid
folic acid
gamma-aminobutyric acid
hyaluronic acid
hydrochloric acid
hydroxy acid
lactic acid
lysergic acid
nonessential amino acid
nucleic acid
omega-3 fatty acid
sulfuric acid
trichloroacetic acid
uric acid

Synonyms and antonyms of oxalic acid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «oxalic acid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OXALIC ACID

Find out the translation of oxalic acid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of oxalic acid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «oxalic acid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

草酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ácido oxálico
570 millions of speakers

English

oxalic acid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

oxalic एसिड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حمض الأكساليك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

щавелевую кислоту
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ácido oxálico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অক্সালিক অ্যাসিড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´acide oxalique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Asid oksalat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Oxalsäure
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シュウ酸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

옥살산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asam oxalic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

axit oxalic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆக்ஸலிக் அமிலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑक्सॅलिक आम्ल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

oksalik asit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acido ossalico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kwas szczawiowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

щавлеву кислоту
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acid oxalic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οξαλικό οξύ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oksaalsuur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oxalsyra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oksalsyre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of oxalic acid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OXALIC ACID»

The term «oxalic acid» is regularly used and occupies the 85.405 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OXALIC ACID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about oxalic acid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OXALIC ACID»

Discover the use of oxalic acid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oxalic acid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sclerotinia Diseases of Crop Plants: Biology, Ecology and ...
Oxalic acid was shown to suppress the oxidative burst, an important early plant defense response in the unrelated species tobacco and soybean (Cessna et al., 2000). 5. Oxalic acid manipulates guard cell function by inducing stomatal ...
G. S. Saharan, Dr. Naresh Mehta, 2008
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CRC Handbook of Data on Organic Compounds
VV-dimethvl: 12932 Oxalic acid, diamide,dithiono.V,V-bis (carboxymethyl): 14394 Oxalic acid, diamiderV(3(2- niercaptoethylamino)propyl)-N'(2- pyridyl), dihydrochloride: 19376 Oxalic acid, dibutyl ester 12873 Oxalic acid dichloride: 12925 ...
David R. Lide, G.W.A. Milne, 1993
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Toxic Plants and Other Natural Toxicants
period of adaptation (Allison et al., 1977). The rate of oxalic acid breakdown changes with the differences in rates of administration and has not been quantified. Ruminal breakdown of oxalic acid will reduce the amount of oxalic acid absorbed.
Tam Garland, A. Catherine Barr, 1998
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Calcification: The Aging Factor, How to Defuse the Calcium Bomb
Since calcium and magnesium are chemically similar, both elements have the propensity to bind with oxalic acid. Those prone to calcium oxalate stones are often advised to limit oxalic acid containing foods. If you have never had a kidney  ...
Mark Mayer, 2006
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Competition Science Vision
Which of the following dicarb- oxylic acids is strongest one ? (A) Adipic acid (B) Succinic acid (C) Malonicacid (D) Oxalic acid 3. Which one of the following is correct decreasing order of acidity ? (A) HCOOH > CHgCOOH > C6H5OH > C2H5OH ...
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Journal - Chemical Society, London
experiments are needed to ascertain if the poison was oxalic acid or salt of sorrel. The organs are best extracted with alcohol (without addition of acid) to dissolve free oxalic acid and the " half bonnd" acid of tetroxalates, then digested with ...
Chemical Society (Great Britain), 1883
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Environmental Impacts of Treated Wood
Moreover, most of this work has focused on using oxalic acid as the chelating agent. Clausen37 attempted to optimize metal conditions using CCA-treated wood wafers that were treated with oxalic acid and the bacterial culture Bacillus licheni- ...
Timothy G. Townsend, Helena Solo-Gabriele, 2006
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Pantologia: a new cabinet cyclopaedia, comprehending a ...
Oxalic acid is not affected bj exposure to the air, or to the action of oxygen gass. The effect of the simple combustibles on it has not been tried. It is capable of oxydizing lead, copper, iron, tin, bismuth, nickel, cobalt, zinc, and manganese. It does ...
‎1819
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The Penny Cyclopædia of the Society for the Diffusion of ...
tesquicarbonato of ammonia to a solution of oxalic acid, until it U saturated. The solution by evaporation yields small prismatic crystals ; these are devoid of smell, have a bitter, saline taste, and dissolve readily in water. Oxalate of ammonia is ...
George Long, 1833
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The Chemist
ON THE PRODUCTION OF OXALIC ACID FROM URIC ACID. The frequent intermixture in calculi of urate of ammonia and oxalate of lime shows 1 intimate connection between the two, Uric acid = C,0 Ni II„ 0 4 Water = 2 Oxygen = which, by the ...
‎1843

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OXALIC ACID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oxalic acid is used in the context of the following news items.
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400 students downed by 'mamon,' ice candy in Laguna
“In the case of oxalic acid which is found in bleaches and metals cleaners, chemicals should be stored away from food. In case it has been ... «Manila Bulletin, Jul 15»
2
There are good stories among the rare earth hopefuls
... it will also slash the major operating cost drivers – hydrochloric and oxalic acid – by up to 60%; and while slicing only 6% off the project's total ... «InvestorIntel, Jul 15»
3
5 Edible Weird Weeds to Try
Knotweed's a good source of vitamin A and C, potassium, and a natural laxative. One caveat: Knotweed has a high amount of oxalic acid, so if ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Herb Witch in Training– More Herbs Around the Neighborhood!
Like many plants highlighted thus far, it contains a high amount of oxalic acid. With so many plants containing oxalic acid, it's a wonder whether ... «Brooklyn Reader, Jul 15»
5
Toxic plants to watch for in Malibu
Calcium oxalates raphides, sharp crystals of oxalic acid, are the defense mechanism in the sap that protects these plants from predators. «Malibu Surfside News, Jul 15»
6
Balancing calcium is important to a growing body
Oxalic acid, found in chocolate, spinach and rhubarb, when combined with calcium makes an insoluble compound, which may cause the ... «The Philadelphia Tribune, Jul 15»
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Rhubarb: The Flavour That A Pie-Stealing Bear In Colorado Skipped
Oxalate, the base component of oxalic acid – the substance present in writing inks, stain removers and metal polishes – becomes a bleaching ... «International Business Times AU, Jul 15»
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Bear Eats All Pies In Colorado Bakery Except Strawberry Rhubarb …
Oxalate is known as the base component of oxalic acid, a substance that is often in producing writing inks, stain removers and metal polishes. «Tech Times, Jul 15»
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Common plants and weeds that you didn't know you could eat
Lamb's quarters contain a particular amount of oxalic acid, and when eaten raw should be kept to small quantities; cooking removes this acid ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Turning up the heat on veggies
This green is filled with oxalic acid, which stops us from being able to absorb the nutrients. When cooked, the acid breaks down. Try this: boil ... «WFMZ Allentown, Jul 15»

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