acid

acido

Con proprietà chimiche simili a quelle dell’aceto; le forme più forti possono danneggiare pelle o materiali.

In inglese semplice: Having the chemical qualities of substances such as vinegar; stronger forms can damage skin or materials.

• These plants prefer acid soil.
• Acid rain can damage forests.
• The laboratory tested an acid solution.

Sinonimi: acidic

Contrari: alkaline

Espressioni comuni: acid rain, acid soil, acid solution

acido, aspro

Dal sapore pungente e aspro, come il succo di limone.

In inglese semplice: Having a sharp, sour taste like lemon juice.

• The fruit has an acid taste.
• She disliked the acid flavour of the juice.
• These berries are too acid for me.

Sinonimi: sour, tart

Contrari: sweet

Espressioni comuni: acid taste, acid flavour, acid fruit

pungente, mordace

Che esprime rabbia o critiche in modo duro e offensivo.

In inglese semplice: Expressing anger or criticism in a sharp, hurtful way.

• He made an acid remark.
• Her acid reply ended the conversation.
• I was surprised by the acid tone of his letter.

Sinonimi: cutting, biting, sarcastic

Contrari: kind

Espressioni comuni: acid comment, acid remark, acid reply

acido

Sostanza chimica presente nell’aceto e nei limoni; alcuni tipi possono bruciare la pelle o danneggiare materiali.

In inglese semplice: A chemical substance found in vinegar and lemons; some types can burn skin or damage materials.

• Lemon juice contains acid.
• Wear gloves when handling this strong acid.
• The scientist added an acid to the solution.

Contrari: base, alkali

Espressioni comuni: stomach acid, battery acid, strong acid

acido

Una sostanza dal sapore aspro.

In inglese semplice: A substance that tastes sour.

• The fruit contains a natural acid.
• A little acid balances the sweetness of the sauce.
• These acids give the juice its sharp taste.

Espressioni comuni: fruit acid, natural acid, add acid