acetic acid
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a type of acid that is the main substance in vinegar. It is used in making drugs, plastics, and fibres.
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a type of acid that is the main substance in vinegar. It is used in making drugs, plastics, and fibres.
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ribonucleic acid: an acid in all living cells that uses information from dna to make proteins
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a powerful acid that has no colour and is very corrosive (=it damages metal and burns skin)
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