Acid-loving
(of a plant) requiring a pH of 4.5 to 5.5 for optimal growth.
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a number expressing the acidity of a substance, equal to the number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide needed to neutralize the free fatty acids present in one gram of the substance. Historical Examples The saponification number and acid number are both very low, but a fatty oil is present. The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary […]
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