On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 14:53:38 UTC, "Tyler Hopper" opined:

"Stan Goodman" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 21:35:17 UTC, "Tyler Hopper"
opined:

"Laser6328" wrote in message
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About a month ago there was a thread here about using vinagar as a
herbacide.
I cought the thread late in the discussion and so did not read the source.

Who came up with the idea?
How strong a solution?
What about other acids, ie Muratic?

I saw it at Lowe's a few weeks back. I think it was 20% acidity.

Perhaps it was 20% Acetic Acid. Acidity is measured by pH.

I'm admittedly no chemist. However, the label clearly stated 20% acidity. I just
check a bottle in the pantry and it states 9% acidity.

I'm sure it is labelled as you say.

Whatever it says, "xx% acidity" has no meaning in the real world. The only
possible intent must be "xx% acetic acid".

It is as if whiskey manufacturers would label the product "40% drunkeness"
instead of "40% alcohol" or a proof rating, in the belief that semi-literate
purchasers would find that more meaningful.

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