A1 noun ニュートラル

acid

/ˈæsɪd/

A chemical substance that usually has a sour taste and can sometimes burn or dissolve things. In science, it is a liquid with a pH level of less than seven.

例文

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1

Lemons contain a natural acid that makes them taste very sour.

Lemons have a natural sour chemical that gives them their sharp taste.

2

The researcher measured the concentration of the acid in the solution.

The scientist checked how strong the sour chemical was in the liquid mix.

3

Don't touch that liquid; it's acid and it will hurt your skin.

Be careful with that liquid because it is a burning chemical.

語族

名詞
acid
Verb
acidify
副詞
acidly
形容詞
acidic
関連
acidity
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'A' in Acid and 'A' in Apples or lemons; many fruits have acid which makes them taste sharp.

クイックテスト

The scientist poured the ____ into the glass tube very carefully.

正解!

正解は: acid

例文

1

Lemons contain a natural acid that makes them taste very sour.

everyday

Lemons have a natural sour chemical that gives them their sharp taste.

2

The researcher measured the concentration of the acid in the solution.

formal

The scientist checked how strong the sour chemical was in the liquid mix.

3

Don't touch that liquid; it's acid and it will hurt your skin.

informal

Be careful with that liquid because it is a burning chemical.

4

When an acid reacts with a base, they produce water and salt.

academic

Mixing a sour chemical with its opposite creates water and salt.

5

Our company must follow safety rules when moving industrial acid.

business

The business has to use safety laws when transporting strong chemicals.

語族

名詞
acid
Verb
acidify
副詞
acidly
形容詞
acidic
関連
acidity

よく使う組み合わせ

stomach acid The liquid in your stomach that helps digest food.
acid rain Rain that contains harmful chemicals from pollution.
citric acid The type of acid found in fruits like lemons and oranges.
amino acid The small parts that build proteins in the body.
strong acid A chemical that can burn through materials very quickly.

よく使うフレーズ

acid test

A way to find out if something is really true or effective.

acid reflux

A medical condition where stomach acid goes up into the throat.

fatty acid

A type of molecule found in fats and oils.

よく混同される語

acid vs acidic

Acid is a noun (the substance), while acidic is an adjective (describing the quality).

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使い方のコツ

In everyday English, 'acid' is used to describe sour foods or dangerous chemicals. In science class, it specifically refers to substances with a low pH.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'The food is acid' instead of 'The food is acidic.' Use 'acid' for the substance itself.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'A' in Acid and 'A' in Apples or lemons; many fruits have acid which makes them taste sharp.

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語源

From the Latin word 'acidus,' meaning sour or sharp-tasting.

文法パターン

Countable or uncountable noun Plural: acids Commonly used before other nouns (acid rain)
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文化的な背景

The term 'acid' is often associated with battery safety or environmental issues like acid rain in many countries.

クイックテスト

The scientist poured the ____ into the glass tube very carefully.

正解!

正解は: acid

scienceの関連語

energy

A1

Energy is the power that comes from things like electricity, coal, or the sun to make machines work or provide heat. It also describes the physical and mental strength that people have to be active and do things.

gravity

A1

Gravity is the natural force that pulls objects toward each other, especially toward the center of the Earth. It is what makes things fall to the ground and keeps us from floating away into space.

friction

A1

Friction is the force that happens when two surfaces rub against each other. It makes it harder for things to move and can create heat.

inertia

A1

Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay still or keep moving in the same way unless a force changes it. In a general sense, it also refers to a lack of energy or a desire to stay unchanged.

frequency

A1

Frequency is how often something happens in a certain amount of time. In science, it describes the number of times a wave or signal repeats every second.

atomic

A1

Atomic relates to the very small parts called atoms that make up everything in the world. It is often used to describe science, energy, or very small things.

solvent

A1

A substance, usually a liquid, that is used to dissolve another substance to create a mixture. In science, it is the part of a solution that is present in the largest amount.

reduction

A1

A reduction is when something becomes smaller in size, amount, or importance. In science, it can also mean a chemical reaction where a substance gains electrons.

organic chemistry

A1

Organic chemistry is the branch of science that studies chemicals containing carbon. It explains how living things are made and how materials like medicine and plastic are created.

inorganic

A1

An inorganic substance is something that does not come from living things, such as plants or animals. In science, it refers to chemicals and minerals like salt, water, and metals that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

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