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Vocabulary Entry
acid
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A substance that increases the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution; typically has a sour taste.
Example Sentences
"The chemist used hydrochloric acid for the experiment."
"Vinegar is a weak acid commonly used in cooking."
"Lemon juice contains citric acid, giving it a sour taste."
A
adjective
Having a sour taste or a pH less than 7; relating to or characterized by acid.
Example Sentences
"The acid flavors in the fruit made it refreshing."
"Her acid commentary on the movie was hard to ignore."
"The solution was too acidic for the experiment to proceed."
V
verb
To treat or change with an acid; to make something acidic.
Example Sentences
"They acided the water to balance the pH levels."
"The laboratory acided the solution before conducting the tests."
"To preserve the food, they acided the mixture before packaging."