acid-free

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: not containing acid : having a neutral or alkaline pH acid-free paper Every evening, trained volunteers will place any personal items or memorabilia left at the replica wall in archival folders or acid-free boxes. —Brian Burnes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sept. 2010

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