- oxalic (adj.)
[oxalic 词源字典]
- 1791, from French oxalique (1787, Lavoisier), from Latin oxalis "sorrel," from Greek oxalis, from oxys "sharp" (see acrid). So called because it occurs in sorrel.[oxalic etymology, oxalic origin, 英语词源]
- oxalic acid
- "A poisonous crystalline acid with a sour taste, present in rhubarb leaves, wood sorrel, and other plants", Late 18th century: oxalic from French oxalique, via Latin from Greek oxalis 'wood sorrel'.