zuur — meaning in English

English meaning

• acid noun In chemistry, a substance that reacts with a base, tastes sour, and can turn litmus paper red; on the pH scale it measures below 7.
• sour adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
• tart adj Having a sharp, sour taste.

Senses

zuur is used for these senses in English:

• acid (uncountable, slang) LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide.

acid — full definition

1. noun In chemistry, a substance that reacts with a base, tastes sour, and can turn litmus paper red; on the pH scale it measures below 7.
2. adjective Sour or sharp-tasting, like vinegar.
3. noun Slang for LSD, a powerful hallucinogenic drug.

sour — full definition

1. adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
2. adjective Spoiled or gone bad from fermenting.
3. adjective Unpleasant, bad-tempered, or unfriendly.
4. noun A cocktail made with a spirit, citrus juice, and sugar.

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