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Definition of acid - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
tastesour-tasting substance
- Lemon juice is a natural acid.
2.
- He tried acid at the music festival.
3.
chemical theoryTECH. compound that gives hydrogen ions or takes electron pairs, often eats materialsTECH.
- Hydrochloric acid donates hydrogen ions and can eat through metal.
Adjective
1.
tastesharp or sour in taste
- The lemon had an acid flavor.
2.
speechcutting or hurtful in speech
- She made an acid comment about his work.
3.
chemistryTECH. having sour chemical properties or a low pH levelTECH.
- The acid solution was carefully handled.
4.
musicTECH. denoting a distorted musical genreTECH.
- They danced to acid house all night.
5.
igneous rocksTECH. having a silica content over 60%TECH.
- The geologist studied the acid rock formation.
Expressions with acid
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rigorous test to determine quality or value
The new policy faces its acid test next month.
way of speaking that is very harsh or hurtful
She is known for her acid tongue at meetings.
speak in a sharp and critical manner
She often has an acid tongue during meetings.
burning sensation in the chest due to stomach acid
Spicy foods often give her acid indigestion.
digestive fluid in the stomach breaking down food
Stomach acid helps digest the food we eat.
having no acid in material and safe for keeping things long
Artists often choose acid-free paper so their drawings do not yellow.
small, sour candy often lemon-flavored
She enjoyed an acid drop after her meal..
fabric treated to have a mottled appearance
She wore an acid-wash denim jacket.
burning sensation in the chest from stomach acid
Acid reflux causes him discomfort every night.
not harmed or changed by acid
These gloves are acid-proof and safe for lab work.
experience of hallucinations after taking LSD
He described his first acid trip as mind-blowing.
consume LSD, a hallucinogenic drug
They decided to drop acid at the music festival.
exaggerated or bizarre like a hallucination
The movie was like a cartoon on acid.
experience hallucinations from taking LSD
He decided to trip on acid at the concert.
person obsessed with using LSD or hallucinogens
He's known as the acid freak of the group.
having a sour acidic taste
The lemonade was refreshingly acid-tasting.
rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution
Acid rain damages forests and lakes, harming wildlife and vegetation.
rain, snow, or sleet with high levels of acid
Acid precipitation can damage forests and lakes.
sulfuric acid used in lead-acid batteries
The mechanic checked the battery acid levels in the car..
carboxylic acid with a long carbon chain found in fats and oils
Fatty acid is found in vegetable oil.
component in skincare products for hydration
She uses a serum with hyaluronic acid for daily skin care.
fatty acid produced by hydrogenating unsaturated fats
Many fried foods contain trans fatty acids.
acid that separates into ions only partly when mixed with water
Acetic acid is a common example of a weak acid in school experiments.
polyunsaturated fat important for brain and heart health
Eating fish provides many ω-3 fatty acid benefits.
Origin of acid
Latin, acidus (sour)
Terms with acid included in their meaning
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cooking chemical
oil from plants used in cooking or as fatty acid esters
physical sensation
burning chest pain from stomach acid reflux
chemistry
compound formed from an acid and a base
automotive
lead-acid battery used in a vehicle's electrical system
abr: lysergic acid diethylamide
powerful drug that causes strong hallucinations
abr: deoxyribonucleic acid
material in cells that carries genetic information
gallery work
print made from a metal plate incised with acid
studio method
process of using acid to cut into a surface for creating designs
chemistry
salt or ester of phosphoric acid
abr: ribonucleic acid
molecule in cells that helps make proteins
medical
heartburn or acid reflux causing stomach pain
sweetener
artificial sweetener from aspartic acid and phenylalanine
medical
mild antacid salt used to neutralize stomach acid
stomach fluid
liquid from stomach glands with acid and enzymes for digestion
heartburn
stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus
medical
chronic condition of acid reflux
chemistry
relating to or producing the acid made during intense muscle activity
acid-base indicator
unsized paper treated with litmus for pH testing
medical
sore developing on the stomach lining due to excessive acid
abr: Eicosapentaenoic Acid
omega-3 fat found in fish oil
abr: acetylsalicylic acid
medicine used to reduce pain and fever
chemistry
salt or ester of carbonic acid
botany
deciduous shrub known for its acid red fruit
chemistry
salt of hydrofluoric acid
Examples of acid in a sentence
The acid in the fruit gives it a tangy flavor. Many artists in the 60s experimented with acid. He read a book about the effects of acid. The chemist carefully neutralized the acid with a dilute base. Strong acid in the beaker began corroding the metal stirrer. The vinegar left an acid taste in my mouth.
She grimaced at the acid tang of the grapefruit. His acid remarks left everyone silent. The review was filled with acid criticism. The acid rain damaged the crops. Acid fumes filled the laboratory. The club played acid tracks from the 90s. Acid jazz was the highlight of the festival. The acid lava flows were a sight to behold. Acid rocks are prevalent in this mountainous region.
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- French:acide, aigre, ...
- German:Säure, sauer, ...
- Italian:acido, aspro, ...
- Spanish:ácido, agrio, ...
- Portuguese:ácido, azedo, ...
- Chinese:酸, 酸的, ...
- Japanese:酸, 酸味のある, ...
- Arabic:حمض, حامضة, ...
- Hebrew:חוּמְצָה, חָמוּץ, ...
- Russian:кислота, кислый, ...
- Ukrainian:кислота, кислий, ...
- Hindi:अम्ल, तीखा, ...
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