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acetylcholine (in biochemistry)
acetylene (in chemistry)
Achaean (native or inhabitant of Achaea)
Achaemenid (dynasty, Persia)
Achates (Greek &)
achene (fruit)
Achernar (star)
Acheron (river of woe)
Acheulian (stage of tool culture)
Achilles (Mythical Figure)
Achilles jerk (reflex bending of the foot)
Achilles tendon (in anatomy)
Achilles' heel (crucial weakness)