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acid

Definition

  • noun: a chemical with a sour taste that forms a salt when mixed with a base
  • noun: a sour substance
  • adjective: sour, sharp, or biting to the taste
  • adjective: of, relating to, or having the qualities of an acid

Examples

  • The new team faced its first 'acid test' when it played the national champions.

  • Their pizza gives me 'acid indigestion'. [=a burning feeling in the stomach]

  • He washes his windows with an 'acid' solution of vinegar and water.

Movie quotes

  • (..) They're using a torch on him. Ooh, are they gonna use a torch on us? 'Member Bespin? 'Member Wedge? I loved Wedge. 'Member? Ugh! There has to be something. Try the acid. 'Member Mon Mothma? 'Member the rebel transports? They're trying to destroy us. - They are? - Our whole species? (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6