acidic
gb/əsˈɪdɪk/ us/əsˈɪdɪk/
B1
Engleză
savanyú, savas, csípős, gúnyos, maró, feljön a sava
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Lemons are very acidic.
A citrom nagyon savanyú.
The soup tastes acidic.
A levesnek savanyú íze van.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may use "acid" (a noun) when they need "acidic" (an adjective): say "acidic taste," not "acid taste."
Sens
sour, sharp taste
Colocații
acidic taste
|acidic flavor
|acidic smell
|acidic fruit
|acidic sauce
|acidic coffee
|slightly acidic
|too acidic
Sinonime
sour (More general and more common in everyday speech.)
|
tart (Often used for pleasantly sour flavors.)
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sharp (Emphasizes a strong, biting taste.)
Antonime
sweet (Opposite taste quality.)
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mild (Not strong or sharp in taste.)
Teme
food_and_drink
|daily_life
Definiție
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
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Vinegar is acidic.
Az ecet savas kémhatású.
This liquid is acidic, not alkaline.
Ez a folyadék savas, nem lúgos.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "acidic" with "toxic"; something can be acidic without being poisonous.
Sens
containing acid; low pH
Colocații
acidic solution
|acidic conditions
|acidic compound
|acidic mixture
|acidic pH
|weakly acidic
|highly acidic
|acidic reaction
|acidic environment
Sinonime
acid (Less common as an adjective; more common as a noun.)
Antonime
alkaline (Having a pH above 7; the chemical opposite in this context.)
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basic (Scientific term meaning alkaline.)
Teme
science
|education
Definiție
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
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This plant likes acidic soil.
Ez a növény a savanyú talajt kedveli.
Sens
soil or water with low pH
Colocații
acidic soil
|acidic groundwater
|acidic lake
|acidic runoff
|acidic peat
|acidic clay
|make the soil less acidic
Sinonime
sour (Common in gardening for soil, but less scientific.)
Antonime
alkaline (Soil or water with a higher pH.)
Teme
environment
|nature
|gardening
Definiție
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
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
His comment was acidic.
A megjegyzése csípős volt.
Please don’t use an acidic tone.
Kérlek, ne használj ilyen csípős hangnemet.
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t confuse "acidic" (harsh/critical) with "acetic" (a chemical term meaning related to vinegar).
Sens
harshly critical tone
Colocații
acidic remark
|acidic comment
|acidic tone
|acidic reply
|acidic criticism
|an acidic edge
|an acidic response
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
kind (Not harsh or hurtful.)
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gentle (Soft and non-critical in tone.)
Teme
communication
|emotions
|work
Definiție
Acidic words sound angry and critical.
Bitterly sharp, sarcastic, or unkind in manner or speech.
B2
5
savas
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Acidic foods can cause heartburn.
A savas ételek gyomorégést okozhatnak.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may say "I am acidic"; more natural is "I have acid reflux" or "My stomach feels acidic."
Sens
causing heartburn; stomach acid
Colocații
acidic foods
|acidic meal
|acidic stomach
|feel acidic
|acidic feeling
|avoid acidic foods
Sinonime
acid-producing (More explicit; often used in health writing.)
Antonime
soothing (Makes the stomach feel calmer rather than irritated.)
Teme
health
|daily_life
|food_and_drink
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
acidic
IPA
GB/əsˈɪdɪk/
US/əsˈɪdɪk/
Silabe și accent
acid - ic (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: acidic
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
acid
noun B1
acidity
noun
Related words
acidify
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-acidic
adjective
Expresii
acidic remark
1/əsˈɪdɪk ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
unkind, sharp comment
an acidic remark = a mean, critical comment
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Don’t make acidic remarks.
acidic soil
1/əsˈɪdɪk sˈɔɪl/
fixed phrase
soil with low pH
acidic soil = soil that is not alkaline
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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
Exemple
- Wear gloves when handling an acidic solution.
- The indicator turns red in an acidic solution.
- They neutralized the acidic solution before disposal.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This is an acidic solution.
acidic taste
1/əsˈɪdɪk tˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
sharp, sour flavor
an acidic taste = a sour taste
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This juice has an acidic taste.
acidic tone
1/əsˈɪdɪk tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
sarcastic, critical voice
an acidic tone = a harsh, unfriendly tone
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He spoke in an acidic tone.