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Acids

Chemical compounds which yield hydrogen ions or protons when dissolved in water, whose hydrogen can be replaced by metals or basic radicals, or which react with bases to form salts and water (neutralization). An extension of the term includes substances dissolved in media other than water. (Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

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Tree Number(s): D01.029

MeSH Unique ID: D000143

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  • Acid

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