acidus — meaning in English
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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.
- grating adj Harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice.
- sour adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
- tart adj Having a sharp, sour taste.
Senses
acidus is used for these senses in English:
- grating (typically of a voice) Harsh and unpleasant.
acid — full definition
- 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.
- adjective Sour or sharp-tasting, like vinegar.
- noun Slang for LSD, a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
grating — full definition
- adj Harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice.
- noun A frame or grid of parallel or crossed metal bars covering an opening.