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oxalic acid
OXFORD DICTIONARY
oxalic acid, n. Chem. a very poisonous and sour acid found in sorrel and rhubarb leaves.
Usage
Chem. formula: (COOH)2
Derivative
oxalate n.
Etymology
F oxalique f. L oxalis f. Gk oxalis wood sorrel
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