oxalic acid

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oxalic acid (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A colourless, crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (COOH)2, found in rhubarb, spinach and other plants, often as crystals of the calcium salt.
    • 1880, William Blades, The Enemies of Books, page 92:
      If not sufficiently purified, a little hydrochloric or oxalic acid, or caustic potash may be put in the water, according as the stains are from grease or from ink.

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