- 1(technology) that contains acid or has the essential characteristics of an acid; that has a pH of less than seven Rye can grow in acid soil. compare alkaline
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- 2that has a bitter, sharp taste synonym sour acid fruit
- 3(of a person's remarks) critical and unkind synonym cutting synonym sarcastic an acid wit
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