ACID

An acronym for a four-mode, driving-test cycle used to test exhaust emissions or vehicle driveability; the modes are Accelerate, Cruise, Idle, and Decelerate.Hydrogen (H) compounds that yield hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. There are many types of organic and inorganic acids. Though acids are the most important and useful of all the chemicals, acids are not wanted in some environments.

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