acid
gb/ˈæsɪd/ us/ˈæsɪd/
A2
Английски
~ 1700
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
entity
1
Sour chemical compound
A sour-tasting substance in chemistry that can react with other substances.
Модел на употреба:
[acid] reacts with [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'acid' with 'acidic', using 'acid' as an adjective incorrectly.
Синоними
acidic substance (More descriptive term referring to the property of being acidic.)
Антоними
base (A substance that can neutralize an acid and has a pH above 7.)
Колокации
strong acid
|weak acid
|acid solution
|acid rain
|acid level
Теми
science
|chemistry
|food
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Lemon juice contains citric acid, which gives it its sour taste.
- The scientist measured the acidity of the acid solution.
- Vinegar is a weak acid commonly used in cooking.
- Acid rain can damage buildings and harm plants.
- Hydrochloric acid is used in many industrial processes.
Примери за учащи
- Lemon has acid in it.
- Vinegar is an acid.
- Acid can burn your skin.
- Acid and base can mix together.
adjective
A2
property
2
Sharp or sour-tasting
Tasting or smelling sharp and sour, like lemon or vinegar.
Модел на употреба:
an acid [taste/smell]
Честа грешка:
Learners may incorrectly use 'acid' instead of 'sour' in casual food contexts where 'sour' is more natural.
Синоними
sour (Common taste descriptor; less technical than 'acid'.)
Антоними
sweet (Opposite taste profile to sour/acidic.)
Колокации
acid flavor
|acid tang
|acid scent
Теми
food
|sensory
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The wine had a slightly acid finish.
- She wrinkled her nose at the acid smell from the jar.
- This apple has a pleasantly acid flavor.
Примери за учащи
- The lemon has an acid taste.
- I do not like the acid smell.
- This fruit is very acid.
Съществително
slang
B2
entity
3
Hallucinogenic drug LSD
A street name for the illegal drug LSD, which changes how people see and feel things.
Модел на употреба:
take [acid]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this slang meaning with the scientific meaning of 'acid'. Context is crucial.
Синоними
LSD (The chemical name; more formal/scientific than slang 'acid'.)
Колокации
drop acid
|take acid
|acid trip
Теми
drugs
|slang
|health
|daily_life
Примери
- He was arrested for possession of acid.
- She said she took acid at the concert and had vivid hallucinations.
- The movie tried to capture the feeling of an acid trip.
Примери за учащи
- He took acid at the party.
- Acid is not legal in my country.
- Some people use acid to feel strange.
adjective
B2
property
4
Harsh or cutting in tone
Using words that are very unkind or hurtful.
Модел на употреба:
an acid [remark/comment]
Честа грешка:
Learners may take this figurative meaning literally as related to taste or chemistry.
Синоними
biting (Emphasizes sharpness and hurtfulness in tone; similar figurative use.)
Антоними
kind (Opposite in tone; gentle or pleasant speech.)
Колокации
acid remark
|acid wit
|acid tongue
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Her review was full of acid remarks about the acting.
- He gave me an acid look when I interrupted him.
- The debate turned personal, with several acid comments exchanged.
Примери за учащи
- She made an acid comment about my clothes.
- He spoke with an acid voice.
- The teacher gave an acid reply.
Граматика
Речникова форма
acid
IPA
GB/ˈæsɪd/
US/ˈæsɪd/
Срички и ударение
acid (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (acid)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: acid
Noun
- Base: acid
- Plural: acid, acids
Семейство думи
Forms
acids
noun
Core family
acidic
adjective B1
acidity
noun
Related words
antacid
noun
acidify
verb
Negative and opposite forms
alkaline
adjective
Advanced or less common
acidification
noun
Изрази
acid rain
1/ˈæsɪd ɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
Rain with acidic pollutants
Rain that has harmful chemicals from pollution and can damage nature and buildings.
Примери
- Acid rain has destroyed many forests in the region.
- Scientists are studying ways to reduce acid rain caused by factories.
acid test
1/ˈæsɪd tˈɛst/
idiom
Decisive proof of quality
A final and most important test to show if something is good or works well.
Примери
- The new software faces its acid test when it is released to the public.
- Playing against the top team will be the acid test for our defense.
drop acid
1/dɹˈɑp ˈæsɪd/
fixed phrase
slang
Take LSD drug recreationally
To take the illegal drug LSD to experience its effects.
Примери
- They dropped acid before going to the music festival.
- He said he once dropped acid in college but never again.