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ac·id
 acid
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- pronunciation:
- ae
sihd
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a chemical substance that dissolves in water, has a sour taste, and turns blue litmus paper red.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of or containing an acid.
The acid solution smells bad. |
| definition 2: |
having a sour taste.
The acid taste of the vinegar made my mouth water.- synonyms:
- pungent, sour, tart
- antonyms:
- sweet
- similar words:
- harsh, sharp
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| definition 3: |
sharp or cutting in speech.
His acid remarks hurt my feelings.- synonyms:
- sarcastic, sharp
- antonyms:
- sweet
- similar words:
- pungent
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| related words: |
cutting, spicy |
| derivations: |
acidly (adv.), acidness (n.) |
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