Synonyms for
Acid
Definition
a chemical substance that has a sour taste and can react with metals to produce hydrogen gas
Synonyms & similar words
superman
batteryacid
loonytoons
sulfurous
windowpane
virulent
acidulous
acerbic
bitter
acerb
dose
caustic
sulphurous
acidic
backbreaker
lucyintheskywithdiamonds
pane
elvis
zen
acrid
acidulent
blistering
dot
vitriolic
sour
tart
bitter
astringent
acidic
vinegary
sharp
pungent
acrid
tangy
sapid
acerbic
salty
tartish
lemonlike
citrusy
acidulous
acidy
acetic
malic
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- acid rain
- acid test
- acid reflux
- strong acid
- weak acid
- acid attack
- acid wash
Word family
Usage note
In chemistry, 'acid' refers to a substance with a pH less than 7. Informally, it can describe a sharp or sour taste, or a harsh, critical tone.
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Example sentences
- The lemon juice has a lot of acid in it.
- She spilled acid on her shirt and it burned a hole through it.
- The battery had acid in it that was dangerous to touch.
- The chemist poured acid into the beaker to see if it would change color.
- The doctor prescribed a medication to help reduce the acid in his stomach.
Quotes
Words are like acid, they can melt in your ears; they can also burn.
Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence. It is the acid that dissolves the rust of years.
Time is the most corrosive acid.