acid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /หˆรฆsษชd/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /หˆรฆsษชd/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
noun
B2

A chemical that can burn things and has a sour taste.

Lemon juice contains acid that gives it a sour taste.

R

A strong illegal drug that makes people see and hear things that are not real.

He took acid and saw strange colors everywhere.

adjective
C1

Containing acid or having acid-like properties.

The acid rain damaged the plants in the garden.

C1

Having a sour or sharp taste.

The acid taste of vinegar makes it good for salads.

R

Critical and unkind in a sharp way.

Her acid comments hurt his feelings.

translation

n. A chemical that can burn things and has a sour taste.; A strong illegal drug that makes people see and hear things that are not real.
adj. Containing acid or having acid-like properties.; Having a sour or sharp taste.; Critical and unkind in a sharp way.

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Plural acids

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