Definition of Acid
Acid
acid
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(noun)
a typically corrosive or sour-tasting liquid chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals, and turns litmus red;
e.g. Salicylic acid is an organic compound that is a colorless, bitter-tasting solid and an ingredient in some anti-acne products.
(adjective)
sharp-tasting, bitter, or sour,
e.g. Lemon drops have an acid taste to them.
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