acid
gb/ˈæsɪd/ us/ˈæsɪd/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
1
Sour chemical compound
A sour-tasting substance in chemistry that can react with other substances.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[acid] reacts with [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'acid' with 'acidic', using 'acid' as an adjective incorrectly.
Συνώνυμα
acidic substance (More descriptive term referring to the property of being acidic.)
Αντώνυμα
base (A substance that can neutralize an acid and has a pH above 7.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong acid
|weak acid
|acid solution
|acid rain
|acid level
Θέματα
science
|chemistry
|food
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an acid [taste/smell]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may incorrectly use 'acid' instead of 'sour' in casual food contexts where 'sour' is more natural.
Συνώνυμα
sour (Common taste descriptor; less technical than 'acid'.)
Αντώνυμα
sweet (Opposite taste profile to sour/acidic.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
acid flavor
|acid tang
|acid scent
Θέματα
food
|sensory
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The lemon has an acid taste.
- I do not like the acid smell.
- This fruit is very acid.
Ουσιαστικό
slang
B2
entity
3
Hallucinogenic drug LSD
A street name for the illegal drug LSD, which changes how people see and feel things.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
take [acid]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this slang meaning with the scientific meaning of 'acid'. Context is crucial.
Συνώνυμα
LSD (The chemical name; more formal/scientific than slang 'acid'.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
drop acid
|take acid
|acid trip
Θέματα
drugs
|slang
|health
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an acid [remark/comment]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may take this figurative meaning literally as related to taste or chemistry.
Συνώνυμα
biting (Emphasizes sharpness and hurtfulness in tone; similar figurative use.)
Αντώνυμα
kind (Opposite in tone; gentle or pleasant speech.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
acid remark
|acid wit
|acid tongue
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She made an acid comment about my clothes.
- He spoke with an acid voice.
- The teacher gave an acid reply.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
acid
IPA
GB/ˈæsɪd/
US/ˈæsɪd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
acid (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (acid)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: acid
Noun
- Base: acid
- Plural: acid, acids
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- They dropped acid before going to the music festival.
- He said he once dropped acid in college but never again.