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Translation

acid; acidic, sour

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Word origin

From Latin acidus ('sour, sharp'), from acere ('to be sour'). English 'acid' has the same source.

Origin
Latin
Root
acidus
English cognates
acid, acidic, acerbic

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralacides

Examples

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Lemon is very acidic.

sulfurique .

Sulphuric acid is dangerous.

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This sauce is a bit too sharp for me.

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He answered in a biting tone.

abîment .

Acid rain damages forests.

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