Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪd/
noun a chemical substance that has a sour taste and the ability to react with bases and certain metals
A1 I spilled acid on my shirt and it left a stain.
A2 The acid in the lemon juice gives it a sour taste.
B1 The scientist studied the effects of acid rain on the environment.
B2 The battery acid leaked out and caused damage to the electronics.
C1 The chemist synthesized a new type of acid for industrial use.
C2 The artist used acid etching to create intricate designs on metal plates.
adjective having a pH of less than 7, resembling acid in taste, or sharp or sarcastic in manner
A1 The lemonade tasted very acidic.
A2 She spilled acid on her clothes and they got ruined.
B1 The scientist conducted experiments to determine the acidity of the solution.
B2 The acid rain caused damage to the buildings in the city.
C1 The chemical compound was highly acidic and required special handling.
C2 The pH level of the solution indicated it was extremely acidic.
formal The scientist conducted an experiment to determine the acidity level of the solution by measuring the concentration of acid.
informal I accidentally spilled acid on my shirt and now it's ruined.
slang That party was so wild, someone ended up dropping acid!
figurative His words were like acid, burning through all of my defenses.
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