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3. acid-fast
adjective. not easily decolorized by acid solutions; pertains to micro-organisms (especially the tubercle bacillus that causes tuberculosis).
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5. arsenic
noun. ['ˈɑːrsənɪk'] a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar.
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Etymology
- arsenic (English)
- arsenik (Middle English (1100-1500))
- arsenic (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
6. acid
noun. ['ˈæsəd'] 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.
Etymology
- acid (English)
- acide (French)
- acidus (French)
7. acid
adjective. ['ˈæsəd'] harsh or corrosive in tone.
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Etymology
- acid (English)
- acide (French)
- acidus (French)
8. acid
adjective. ['ˈæsəd'] having the characteristics of an acid.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- acid (English)
- acide (French)
- acidus (French)
9. acid
adjective. ['ˈæsəd'] being sour to the taste.
Antonyms
Etymology
- acid (English)
- acide (French)
- acidus (French)