Acid of ANTS, an acid produced by distilling millions of these insects, either without addition, or with water. It resembles vinegar in many respects; but differs from it in forming crystals with magnesia, iron, and zinc. Its attractions are not yet determined, but are supposed to coincide with those of vinegar.
Acid of ANTS
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