ácido — 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.
• acidic adjective Having the properties of an acid; sour or having a pH below 7.
• sour adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

Senses

ácido is used for these senses in English:

• acid Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.
• sour Excessively acidic and thus infertile. (of soil)

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.

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