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Acid: meaning, definitions and examples

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acid

 

[ หˆรฆsษชd ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

A chemical substance that typically has a sour taste, reacts with metals and carbonates, and turns litmus red; typically, acids have a pH of less than 7.

Synonyms

acidic, chemical, sour

Examples of usage

  • Vinegar is a weak acid used for cooking.
  • Lemon juice contains citric acid.
  • Sulfuric acid is a strong acid used in industrial processes.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A powerful hallucinogenic drug, especially LSD.

Synonyms

LSD, hallucinogen

Examples of usage

  • He took acid and had a mind-bending experience.
  • The use of acid for recreational purposes has been on the rise.
Context #3 | Adjective

informal

Bitingly sarcastic or critical.

Synonyms

acerbic, cutting, sarcastic

Examples of usage

  • She made an acid remark about his outfit.
  • His acid wit often got him into trouble.

Translations

Translations of the word "acid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฎเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรคure

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwas

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyselina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kislina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcido

Word origin

The word 'acid' originated from the Latin word 'acidus' meaning sour or sharp. It was first used in English in the 1620s to describe substances with a sour taste. The modern understanding of acids as chemical compounds with specific properties was developed in the 19th century through the work of chemists such as Robert Boyle and Antoine Lavoisier.

See also: acidic, acidity.

Word Frequency Rank

At #683 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.