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sur — 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.
  • acidic adjective Having the properties of an acid; sour or having a pH below 7.
  • annoyed adj Feeling mild irritation or displeasure about something.
  • cross noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
  • miffed adj Mildly annoyed or offended.
  • sour adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
  • sulky adjective Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.
  • tart adj Having a sharp, sour taste.
  • watery adj Containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water.

Senses

sur is used for these senses in English:

  • acidic (chemistry) Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
  • annoyed Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.
  • cross (chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
  • miffed (informal) Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, in a snit, put out or annoyed.
  • shirty (chiefly, AU, UK, informal) Ill-tempered or annoyed.
  • sour Tasting or smelling rancid.
  • sour Excessively acidic and thus infertile. (of soil)
  • sulky (often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset

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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