| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
acidic (əˈsɪdɪk) ![]() | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | another word for acid |
| 2. | (of an oxide) yielding an acid in aqueous solution |
| acid (ās'ĭd) Pronunciation Key
Any of a class of compounds that form hydrogen ions when dissolved in water, and whose aqueous solutions react with bases and certain metals to form salts. Acids turn blue litmus paper red and have a pH of less than 7. Their aqueous solutions have a sour taste. Compare base. acidic adjective |