oxalic UK /ɒkˈsælɪk/US /ɑkˈsælɪk/ adjective2 •Of or pertaining to oxalic acid or its derivatives.If not sufficiently purified, a little hydrochloric or oxalic acid, or caustic potash may be put in the water, according as the stains are from grease or from ink. — 1880 •(rare) Of or pertaining to oxaluria.