acid

acid

noun

{bc}a sour substance

acid

adjective

{bc}sour, sharp, or biting to the taste

ac*id-fast

adjective

{bc}not easily decolorized by acids

acid phosphatase

noun

{bc}any of the {d_link|phosphatases|phosphatase} that are enzymes active chiefly in acid medium and occur especially in the prostate gland, liver, spleen, and semen

acid precipitation

noun

{bc}precipitation (such as rain or snow) having increased acidity caused by environmental factors (such as atmospheric pollutants)

acid rain

noun

{bc}rain that has increased acidity caused by environmental factors (such as atmospheric pollutants)

acid rock

noun

{bc}rock music with lyrics and sound relating to or suggestive of drug-induced experiences

acid snow

noun

{bc}snow that has increased acidity caused by environmental factors (such as atmospheric pollutants)

acid test

noun

{bc}a severe or crucial test

acid-washed

adjective

{bc}of, relating to, or being a fabric or a garment that has been treated with a bleach solution to produce a streaked or discolored appearance