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Acid
01
a water-soluble chemical substance that contains Hydrogen and has a sour taste or corrosive feature with a PH less than 7
Examples
The lemon juice contains citric acid, which gives it a sour taste and a pH of around 2.
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid found in stomach fluid that aids in digestion.
02
the hallucinogenic drug commonly known as LSD
SlangExamples
He dropped some acid before going to the music festival.
Some people take acid to experience visual and sensory hallucinations.
acid
Examples
Her acid remarks during the discussion made everyone uncomfortable.
He responded with an acid tone, clearly irritated by the suggestion.
02
exhibiting chemical properties typical of acids, such as the ability to donate protons or neutralize bases
Examples
The liquid was clearly acid, reacting strongly when mixed with baking soda.
Chemists measured the acid concentration to determine the solution's strength.
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