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acidic

 

[ ษ™หˆsษชdษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemistry

Having a pH of less than 7; sour or sharp in taste.

Synonyms

bitter, sharp, sour, tart

Examples of usage

  • The vinegar has an acidic taste.
  • Lemons are known for their acidic nature.
  • The rain became acidic due to pollution in the air.
Context #2 | Adjective

figurative

Having a sharp or biting quality, like acid in its effect.

Synonyms

acerbic, biting, caustic, cutting

Examples of usage

  • Her acidic remarks offended many.
  • The comedian's acidic humor kept the audience entertained.

Translations

Translations of the word "acidic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฎเฅเคฒเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwaล›ny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธๆ€งใฎ (ใ•ใ‚“ใ›ใ„ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asitli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ์„ฑ์˜ (์‚ฐ์„ฑ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ็š„ (suฤn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kisel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcido

Word origin

The word 'acidic' comes from the Latin word 'acidus', meaning sour. The concept of acidity has been recognized since ancient times, with early scientists and alchemists studying the properties of acids. In modern chemistry, acidity is measured on the pH scale, with acidic substances having a pH lower than 7. The term 'acidic' is commonly used in chemistry, cooking, and figurative language to describe sharpness or sourness.

See also: acid, acidity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,828, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.