acidic
gb/əsˈɪdɪk/ us/əsˈɪdɪk/
B1
Inglese
savanyú, savas, csípős, gúnyos, maró, feljön a sava
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
[food/drink] is acidic
The yogurt tastes a bit acidic, so I added some honey.
A joghurt kissé savanykás volt, ezért tettem hozzá egy kis mézet.
This tomato sauce is too acidic for me without a little sugar.
Nekem ez a paradicsomszósz egy kis cukor nélkül túl savas.
The wine has an acidic finish that makes it feel crisp.
Esempi per chi studia
Lemons are very acidic.
A citrom nagyon savanyú.
The soup tastes acidic.
A levesnek savanyú íze van.
Errore comune:
Learners may use "acid" (a noun) when they need "acidic" (an adjective): say "acidic taste," not "acid taste."
Significato
sour, sharp taste
Collocazioni
acidic taste
|acidic flavor
|acidic smell
|acidic fruit
|acidic sauce
|acidic coffee
|slightly acidic
|too acidic
Sinonimi
sour (More general and more common in everyday speech.)
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tart (Often used for pleasantly sour flavors.)
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sharp (Emphasizes a strong, biting taste.)
Contrari
sweet (Opposite taste quality.)
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mild (Not strong or sharp in taste.)
Temi
food_and_drink
|daily_life
Definizione
Acidic food or drink tastes sour.
Having a sharp, sour taste or smell like that of lemon juice or vinegar.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
savas
B2
Schema d'uso:
[substance/solution] is acidic
The lab test showed the solution was strongly acidic.
A laboratóriumi vizsgálat kimutatta, hogy az oldat erősen savas.
Acidic water can corrode some metals over time.
A savas víz idővel kikezdhet bizonyos fémeket.
Add the indicator to see whether the liquid is acidic or alkaline.
Esempi per chi studia
Vinegar is acidic.
Az ecet savas kémhatású.
This liquid is acidic, not alkaline.
Ez a folyadék savas, nem lúgos.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "acidic" with "toxic"; something can be acidic without being poisonous.
Significato
containing acid; low pH
Collocazioni
acidic solution
|acidic conditions
|acidic compound
|acidic mixture
|acidic pH
|weakly acidic
|highly acidic
|acidic reaction
|acidic environment
Sinonimi
acid (Less common as an adjective; more common as a noun.)
Contrari
alkaline (Having a pH above 7; the chemical opposite in this context.)
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basic (Scientific term meaning alkaline.)
Temi
science
|education
Definizione
In science, acidic means it is an acid or has a low pH.
Having the chemical properties of an acid, especially a pH below 7.
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
[soil/water] is acidic
Blueberries grow well in acidic soil.
Az áfonya jól nő savanyú talajban.
The stream became more acidic after heavy mining runoff.
A patak vize a bányaterületről lefolyó szennyezett víz miatt savasabbá vált.
They tested the garden bed and found it was slightly acidic.
Esempi per chi studia
This plant likes acidic soil.
Ez a növény a savanyú talajt kedveli.
Significato
soil or water with low pH
Collocazioni
acidic soil
|acidic groundwater
|acidic lake
|acidic runoff
|acidic peat
|acidic clay
|make the soil less acidic
Sinonimi
sour (Common in gardening for soil, but less scientific.)
Contrari
alkaline (Soil or water with a higher pH.)
Temi
environment
|nature
|gardening
Definizione
Acidic soil or water has a low pH.
Having a high level of acidity, especially in soil or natural water, often affecting plant and animal life.
B2
4
Schema d'uso:
[comment/tone] is acidic
He made an acidic remark about her presentation.
Csípős megjegyzést tett a prezentációjára.
Her email had an acidic tone that surprised the team.
Az e-mailje csípős hangnemű volt, ami meglepte a csapatot.
The review was funny in places but often acidic.
Esempi per chi studia
His comment was acidic.
A megjegyzése csípős volt.
Please don’t use an acidic tone.
Kérlek, ne használj ilyen csípős hangnemet.
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse "acidic" (harsh/critical) with "acetic" (a chemical term meaning related to vinegar).
Significato
harshly critical tone
Collocazioni
acidic remark
|acidic comment
|acidic tone
|acidic reply
|acidic criticism
|an acidic edge
|an acidic response
Sinonimi
caustic (Stronger; suggests language that hurts or destroys confidence.)
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acerbic (More formal; often used for writing or humor.)
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biting (Emphasizes the sting of the criticism.)
Contrari
kind (Not harsh or hurtful.)
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gentle (Soft and non-critical in tone.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|work
Definizione
Acidic words sound angry and critical.
Bitterly sharp, sarcastic, or unkind in manner or speech.
B2
5
savas
B2
Schema d'uso:
[food/meal] is acidic; [person] feels acidic
Spicy, acidic foods can trigger heartburn for some people.
A csípős, savas ételek egyeseknél gyomorégést válthatnak ki.
I felt acidic after the late-night pizza and soda.
A késő esti pizza és szénsavas üdítő után feljött a savam.
She avoids acidic drinks because they worsen her reflux.
Esempi per chi studia
Acidic foods can cause heartburn.
A savas ételek gyomorégést okozhatnak.
Errore comune:
Learners may say "I am acidic"; more natural is "I have acid reflux" or "My stomach feels acidic."
Significato
causing heartburn; stomach acid
Collocazioni
acidic foods
|acidic meal
|acidic stomach
|feel acidic
|acidic feeling
|avoid acidic foods
Sinonimi
acid-producing (More explicit; often used in health writing.)
Contrari
soothing (Makes the stomach feel calmer rather than irritated.)
Temi
health
|daily_life
|food_and_drink
Definizione
Some foods are acidic and can cause heartburn.
Likely to increase stomach acid or cause a burning feeling in the chest or throat; related to excess stomach acid.
Grammatica
Forma base
acidic
IPA
GB/əsˈɪdɪk/
US/əsˈɪdɪk/
Sillabe e accento
acid - ic (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: acidic
Famiglia di parole
Core family
acid
noun B1
acidity
noun
Related words
acidify
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-acidic
adjective
Espressioni
acidic remark
1/əsˈɪdɪk ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
unkind, sharp comment
an acidic remark = a mean, critical comment
Esempi
- He made an acidic remark about her accent.
- Try to respond calmly, even if someone makes an acidic remark.
- Her speech was mostly polite, with one acidic remark near the end.
Esempi per chi studia
- Don’t make acidic remarks.
acidic soil
1/əsˈɪdɪk sˈɔɪl/
fixed phrase
soil with low pH
acidic soil = soil that is not alkaline
Esempi
- Hydrangeas can change color depending on how acidic the soil is.
- They added lime to reduce the acidity of the soil because it was too acidic.
- The test kit showed the soil was acidic and needed treatment for this crop.
Esempi per chi studia
- This flower grows in acidic soil.
acidic solution
1/əsˈɪdɪk səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
liquid with low pH
an acidic solution = a liquid with a low pH
Esempi
- Wear gloves when handling an acidic solution.
- The indicator turns red in an acidic solution.
- They neutralized the acidic solution before disposal.
Esempi per chi studia
- This is an acidic solution.
acidic taste
1/əsˈɪdɪk tˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
sharp, sour flavor
an acidic taste = a sour taste
Esempi
- The soup has an acidic taste because of the tomatoes.
- If the milk has an acidic taste, it may be starting to spoil.
- She likes tea with an acidic taste from a squeeze of lemon.
Esempi per chi studia
- This juice has an acidic taste.
acidic tone
1/əsˈɪdɪk tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
sarcastic, critical voice
an acidic tone = a harsh, unfriendly tone
Esempi
- She replied in an acidic tone that ended the discussion.
- His message had an acidic tone, even though the words were formal.
- Please keep an eye on your tone—it's coming across as acidic.
Esempi per chi studia
- He spoke in an acidic tone.