acido

Definitions of acido
  1. noun
    any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
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    types:
    fenolo
    a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
    silicatico
    a jellylike substance (hydrated silica)
    vetriolo
    (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
    type of:
    composto, composto chimico
    (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  2. adjective
    one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons
  3. adjective
    in an unpalatable state
    synonyms: inacidito
  4. adjective
    showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste
    synonyms: aspro, astioso
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