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cid Stick: A solid stick of chloroacetic or sulfamic acid for small-scale
removal of acid-soluble deposits.
Acid Stimulation: (1) Form of hydrochloric acid is pumped down well hole
to enlarge pore space in oil-bearing rocks to increase ow and recovery. (2) A
well stimulation method using acid. See Acidize.
Acid Treating: Process in which unnished petroleum products, such
as gasoline, naphthas, kerosene, diesel fuel, and lubricating oil stocks,
are contacted with sulfuric acid to improved their color, odor, and other
properties.
Acid Treatment: A rening process in which unnished petroleum prod-
ucts such as gasoline, ...