acidic
gb/əsˈɪdɪk/ us/əsˈɪdɪk/
B1
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B1
property
1
sour, sharp taste
Acidic food or drink tastes sour.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[food/drink] is acidic
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may use "acid" (a noun) when they need "acidic" (an adjective): say "acidic taste," not "acid taste."
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
sweet (Opposite taste quality.)
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mild (Not strong or sharp in taste.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
acidic taste
|acidic flavor
|acidic smell
|acidic fruit
|acidic sauce
|acidic coffee
|slightly acidic
|too acidic
Chủ đề
food_and_drink
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- The yogurt tastes a bit acidic, so I added some honey.
- This tomato sauce is too acidic for me without a little sugar.
- The wine has an acidic finish that makes it feel crisp.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Lemons are very acidic.
- The soup tastes acidic.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
containing acid; low pH
In science, acidic means it is an acid or has a low pH.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[substance/solution] is acidic
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse "acidic" with "toxic"; something can be acidic without being poisonous.
Từ đồng nghĩa
acid (Less common as an adjective; more common as a noun.)
Từ trái nghĩa
alkaline (Having a pH above 7; the chemical opposite in this context.)
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basic (Scientific term meaning alkaline.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
acidic solution
|acidic conditions
|acidic compound
|acidic mixture
|acidic pH
|weakly acidic
|highly acidic
|acidic reaction
|acidic environment
Chủ đề
science
|education
Ví dụ
- The lab test showed the solution was strongly acidic.
- Acidic water can corrode some metals over time.
- Add the indicator to see whether the liquid is acidic or alkaline.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Vinegar is acidic.
- This liquid is acidic, not alkaline.
adjective
B2
property
3
soil or water with low pH
Acidic soil or water has a low pH.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[soil/water] is acidic
Từ đồng nghĩa
sour (Common in gardening for soil, but less scientific.)
Từ trái nghĩa
alkaline (Soil or water with a higher pH.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
acidic soil
|acidic groundwater
|acidic lake
|acidic runoff
|acidic peat
|acidic clay
|make the soil less acidic
Chủ đề
environment
|nature
|gardening
Ví dụ
- Blueberries grow well in acidic soil.
- The stream became more acidic after heavy mining runoff.
- They tested the garden bed and found it was slightly acidic.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This plant likes acidic soil.
adjective
B2
property
4
harshly critical tone
Acidic words sound angry and critical.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[comment/tone] is acidic
Lỗi thường gặp:
Don’t confuse "acidic" (harsh/critical) with "acetic" (a chemical term meaning related to vinegar).
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
kind (Not harsh or hurtful.)
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gentle (Soft and non-critical in tone.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
acidic remark
|acidic comment
|acidic tone
|acidic reply
|acidic criticism
|an acidic edge
|an acidic response
Chủ đề
communication
|emotions
|work
Ví dụ
- He made an acidic remark about her presentation.
- Her email had an acidic tone that surprised the team.
- The review was funny in places but often acidic.
Ví dụ cho người học
- His comment was acidic.
- Please don’t use an acidic tone.
adjective
B2
property
5
causing heartburn; stomach acid
Some foods are acidic and can cause heartburn.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[food/meal] is acidic; [person] feels acidic
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may say "I am acidic"; more natural is "I have acid reflux" or "My stomach feels acidic."
Từ đồng nghĩa
acid-producing (More explicit; often used in health writing.)
Từ trái nghĩa
soothing (Makes the stomach feel calmer rather than irritated.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
acidic foods
|acidic meal
|acidic stomach
|feel acidic
|acidic feeling
|avoid acidic foods
Chủ đề
health
|daily_life
|food_and_drink
Ví dụ
- Spicy, acidic foods can trigger heartburn for some people.
- I felt acidic after the late-night pizza and soda.
- She avoids acidic drinks because they worsen her reflux.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Acidic foods can cause heartburn.
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acidic
IPA
GB/əsˈɪdɪk/
US/əsˈɪdɪk/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
acid - ic (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: acidic
Họ từ
Core family
acid
noun B1
acidity
noun
Related words
acidify
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-acidic
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
acidic remark
1/əsˈɪdɪk ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
unkind, sharp comment
an acidic remark = a mean, critical comment
Ví dụ
- 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.
acidic soil
1/əsˈɪdɪk sˈɔɪl/
fixed phrase
soil with low pH
acidic soil = soil that is not alkaline
Ví dụ
- 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.
acidic solution
1/əsˈɪdɪk səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
liquid with low pH
an acidic solution = a liquid with a low pH
Ví dụ
- Wear gloves when handling an acidic solution.
- The indicator turns red in an acidic solution.
- They neutralized the acidic solution before disposal.
acidic taste
1/əsˈɪdɪk tˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
sharp, sour flavor
an acidic taste = a sour taste
Ví dụ
- 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.
acidic tone
1/əsˈɪdɪk tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
sarcastic, critical voice
an acidic tone = a harsh, unfriendly tone
Ví dụ
- 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.