Acid of wood sorrel
Description
Common name for Oxalic acid prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985).
Synonyms and Related Terms
oxalic acid
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Authority
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985