acid

Describes a chemical substance with a pH less than 7, or something sharp, sour, or biting in taste or manner.

ruОписывает химическое вещество с pH менее 7, или что-то острое, кислое или язвительное на вкус или в манере.esDescribe una sustancia química con pH menor de 7, o algo agudo, ácido o mordaz en sabor o en actitud.frSe dit d'une substance chimique dont le pH est inférieur à 7, ou de ce qui a un goût aigre, piquant, ou d'une remarque ou d'un ton mordant, caustique.deBeschreibt eine chemische Substanz mit einem pH-Wert unter 7 oder etwas Scharfes, Saures oder Bissiges im Geschmack oder in der Art.ptDescreve uma substância química com pH inferior a 7, ou algo com sabor azedo, amargo ou mordaz, ou ainda alguém de modo ou tom cortante e sarcástico.zh指pH值小于7的化学物质，也形容味道酸、尖锐或言辞刻薄、尖刻。arيصف مادة كيميائية درجة حموضتها أقل من 7، أو شيئًا حادًا أو لاذعًا في الطعم أو الأسلوب.

1. Sharp or biting in speech B2 informal

   Describing language or remarks that are critical, sarcastic, or unkind.

   • She made an acid comment about his poor performance.
   • His acid wit often offended people at parties.
   • The critic's acid review ruined the play's opening night.

   ruЯзвительныйesMordaz en el hablafrAcide, mordant (en parlant d'une remarque)deBeißendptMordazzh刻薄的arلاذع

   Synonyme: acerbicbittercausticcuttingmordantscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   Antonyme: gentlekindmildpleasantsweettactfulwarm

2. Sharp or sour in taste B1 formal

   Having a sharp, sour taste like lemon or vinegar.

   • The lemonade had an acid flavor that made her pucker.
   • He prefers acid fruits like green apples.
   • The wine was too acid for my taste.

   ruКислыйesÁcido (sabor agrio)frAcide (goût)deSauerptÁcidozh酸的arحامض

   Synonyme: acerbacerbicpungentsharpsourtangytartvinegary

   Antonyme: blandmildsugarysweet

3. Chemically acidic B2 formal scientific

   Having the properties of an acid in chemistry, with pH less than 7.

   • Acid solutions turn blue litmus paper red.
   • The soil is too acid for growing tomatoes.
   • They tested the substance to see if it was acid or alkaline.

   ruКислотныйesÁcido (química)fracide (chimie)deSauer (chemisch)ptÁcidozh酸性的arحَمْضي

   Synonyme: acidic

   Antonyme: alkalinebasic

• more acid comparative form
• most acid superlative form

A noun referring to a chemical substance with a pH less than 7, capable of donating protons or accepting electrons, often sour-tasting and corrosive.

ruХимическое вещество с pH менее 7, способное отдавать протоны или принимать электроны, часто с кислым вкусом и коррозийными свойствами.esSustancia química con pH inferior a 7, capaz de donar protones o aceptar electrones, a menudo de sabor agrio y propiedades corrosivas. También se usa para referirse a compuestos ácidos o a la cualidad de ser ácido.frSubstance chimique dont le pH est inférieur à 7, capable de céder des protons ou d'accepter des électrons, souvent au goût aigre et aux propriétés corrosives. Désigne aussi familièrement une substance ou une saveur aigre.deChemische Verbindung, die in wässriger Lösung Protonen abgibt (pH-Wert unter 7), oft sauer schmeckt und Metalle sowie Gewebe angreifen kann.ptSubstância química com pH menor que 7, capaz de doar prótons ou aceitar elétrons, geralmente com sabor azedo e propriedades corrosivas.zh一种pH值小于7的化学物质，能够给出质子或接受电子，通常具有酸味和腐蚀性。arمادة كيميائية ذات pH أقل من 7، قادرة على منح بروتونات أو استقبال إلكترونات، وغالباً ما تكون ذات طعم حامض وخصائص تآكلية.

1. Chemical substance B2 formal scientific

   A chemical compound with a sour taste that turns blue litmus paper red and reacts with bases to form salts.

   • Sulfuric acid is used in car batteries.
   • The chemist carefully handled the hydrochloric acid.
   • Citric acid gives lemons their sour taste.

   ruКислотаesácido (sustancia química)frAcide (substance chimique)deSäureptÁcidozh酸arحمض

   Antonyme: alkalibase

2. LSD (drug) C1 slang

   Slang term for lysergic acid diethylamide, a powerful hallucinogenic drug.

   • He tripped out on acid at the festival.
   • Acid is known for causing intense visual hallucinations.
   • The dealer was caught selling acid to students.

   ruЛСД (наркотик)esLSD (droga)frLSD (drogue)deLSD (Droge)ptLSD (droga)zh迷幻药（LSD）arإل إس دي (عقار)

   Synonyme: lsdlysergic acid diethylamide

3. Sour substance A2 informal

   A sour-tasting substance, often referring to acidic foods or drinks.

   • Vinegar contains acetic acid.
   • The candy has a strong acid flavor.
   • Too much acid in your stomach can cause heartburn.

   ruКислая субстанцияesácido (sustancia agria)frSubstance acidedeSaure SubstanzptSubstância ácidazh酸味物质arمادة حامضة

   Antonyme: alkalibase

• acids plural form
• acids' possessive plural form
• acid's possessive singular form