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acid in French

acid in French is acide, aigre — acid means 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.

acid in French

acide
adj
aigre
adj
acide
noun

What does "acid" mean?

  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.
    "Vinegar contains a mild acid called acetic acid."
  2. adjective Sour or sharp-tasting, like vinegar.
    "The wine had an acid tang that made her wince."
  3. noun Slang for LSD, a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
    "He claimed the band wrote the album after dropping acid."

acid in a sentence

  • Vinegar contains a mild acid called acetic acid.
  • The chemist wore gloves while handling the strong acid.
  • The wine had an acid tang that made her wince.
  • He claimed the band wrote the album after dropping acid.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "acid" in French?

"acid" in French is acide, aigre. acid means: 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.

How do you use "acid" in a sentence?

Example: "Vinegar contains a mild acid called acetic acid." In French, "acid" is acide, aigre.

Are there other ways to say "acid" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "acid": acide, aigre.

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