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
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Examples:
Vinegar tastes sour because it contains acid.Acid rain can damage buildings and plants.
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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