English dictionary
acid value
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(chemistry) the amount of free acid present in fat as measured by the milligrams of potassium hydroxide needed to neutralize it
ExamplesAs the glycerides in fat slowly decompose the acid value increases.
Source: WordNet 3.0