Industrial Chemistry Vocabulary

noun a chemical substance that has a sour taste and the ability to react with bases and certain metals

adjective having a pH of less than 7, resembling acid in taste, or sharp or sarcastic in manner

• The scientist conducted an experiment to determine the acidity level of the solution by measuring the concentration of acid.
• I accidentally spilled acid on my shirt and now it's ruined.
• That party was so wild, someone ended up dropping acid!
• His words were like acid, burning through all of my defenses.

noun a series of hydrocarbons that contain a triple bond between two carbon atoms, such as ethyne (acetylene)

• The acetylene series of organic compounds is characterized by a triple bond between two carbon atoms.
• I learned about the acetylene series in my organic chemistry class.
• The acetylene series is like the rockstar of organic compounds with its triple bond.
• Exploring the acetylene series is like diving deep into the world of carbon chemistry.