Meaning
Acid is a chemical substance that donates protons or hydrogen ions and typically has a sour taste, often found in various foods and used in industrial processes.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "acid" with "alkali," which are opposite in chemical properties.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
was
making
a
simple
salad
for
lunch
when
I
realised
I
had
no
dressing
left
.
I
sliced
a
lemon
and
added
its
juice
,
because
the
acid
in
the
lemon
gives
the
dressing
a
fresh
,
sharp
flavour
.
I
mixed
olive
oil
,
salt
and
pepper
,
and
tasted
it
to
check
if
the
balance
was
right
.
While
I
ate
,
I
thought
about
how
small
changes
in
ingredients
can
change
a
whole
meal
.
The
bright
taste
of
lemon
made
the
salad
feel
lighter
and
more
satisfying
than
I
expected
.
Common Phrases
strong acid
organic acid
acid solution
Related Words
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