Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A chemical substance with a sour taste that can react with metals and forms salts.
Acid
/ˈæsəd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He was killed by inhaling strong prussic acid.
She felt the acid rain sting her skin as she walked home.
His wit was sharp, and his acid comments cut deeply.
Etymology:
The term acid comes from the Latin word acidus or acere, meaning sour, as acids have a sour taste. The use of the word in English dates back to the 17th century.
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