acid in German
acid in German is sauer, Säure — 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 German
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What does "acid" mean?
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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."
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adjective Sour or sharp-tasting, like vinegar.
"The wine had an acid tang that made her wince."
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noun Slang for LSD, a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
"He claimed the band wrote the album after dropping acid."
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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.
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What is "acid" in German?
"acid" in German is sauer, Säure. 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 German, "acid" is sauer, Säure.
Are there other ways to say "acid" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "acid": sauer, Säure.
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