oxalic acid
noun
ox·al·ic acid
(ˌ)äk-ˈsa-lik- 
: a poisonous strong acid (COOH)2 or H2C2O4 that occurs in various plants (such as spinach) as oxalates and is used especially as a bleaching or cleaning agent and as a chemical intermediate
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Still, new research into how natural compounds like oxalic acid may affect gadolinium buildup is helping scientists better understand why some people experience lingering effects.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
Now the new study, led by UNM professor Brent Wagner, MD, has found a connection between gadolinium and oxalic acid, a molecule found in foods which binds with metal ions, leading to medical issues such as kidney stones.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The main ingredient is oxalic acid, which is found naturally in certain fruits and vegetables and can leave surfaces shiny and clean.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Raw Potato Raw white potatoes contain oxalic acid, a common ingredient in most commercial rust removers.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
Now the new study, led by UNM professor Brent Wagner, MD, has found a connection between gadolinium and oxalic acid, a molecule found in foods which binds with metal ions, leading to medical issues such as kidney stones.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The main ingredient is oxalic acid, which is found naturally in certain fruits and vegetables and can leave surfaces shiny and clean.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Raw Potato Raw white potatoes contain oxalic acid, a common ingredient in most commercial rust removers.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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oxalic acid
noun
ox·al·ic acid
(ˌ)äk-ˌsal-ik-
: a poisonous strong acid (COOH)2 or H2C2O4 that occurs in various plants as oxalates and is used especially as a bleaching or cleaning agent and as a chemical intermediate
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