acid

• Describe una sustancia química con pH menor de 7, o algo agudo, ácido o mordaz en sabor o en actitud.

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

1. Sharp or biting in speechB2informal

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

   Mordaz en el habla

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacerbicbittercausticcuttingmordantscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   Antónimosgentlekindmildpleasantsweettactfulwarm

2. Sharp or sour in tasteB1formal

   Having a sharp, sour taste like lemon or vinegar.

   Ácido (sabor agrio)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacerbacerbicpungentsharpsourtangytartvinegary

   Antónimosblandmildsugarysweet

3. Chemically acidicB2formalscientific

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

   Ácido (química)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacidic

   Antónimosalkalinebasic

• Sustancia 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.

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.

1. Chemical substanceB2formalscientific

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

   ácido (sustancia química)

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

   Antónimosalkalibase

2. LSD (drug)C1slang

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

   LSD (droga)

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

   Sinónimoslsdlysergic acid diethylamide

3. Sour substanceA2informal

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

   ácido (sustancia agria)

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

   Antónimosalkalibase