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Definition acid in American English

acid adjective

adjective
/ˈæsɪd/
1

very sour

Example

Add more sugar if it tastes too acid.

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2

containing acid or consisting of an acid

Example

These plants prefer an acid soil.

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3

an acid remark or acid humor shows criticism in a way that is clever but cruel

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Definition acid in American English