acids (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪdz/
Definition
Substances that have a sour taste, can cause chemical burns, and turn blue litmus paper red.
Examples
Stomach acids help digest food.
Many cleaning products contain strong acids.
How to Use acids
- acid rain (collocation)
- Rain that has become acidic due to atmospheric pollution. — "The industrial emissions contributed to the problem of acid rain."
- stomach acid (collocation)
- The digestive fluid produced in the stomach. — "The presence of stomach acid is crucial for breaking down food."
- acid test (idiom)
- A decisive test of the qualities or abilities of someone or something. — "The upcoming championship will be the acid test for the young team."
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