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acid

/ˈæsɪd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does acid mean?

noun, verb

A chemical substance that is typically sour to the taste and has a pH of less than 7. A strong or corrosive substance, especially one that is used in a particular industry or process.

Example

"The acid in the battery was leaking and needed to be replaced."

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