acidic

BrE /ˈæsɪdɪk/ AmE /ˈæsɪdɪk/

adjective en → es

1 CHEMISTRY [attributive, predicative] B2

having the qualities of an acid; sour or bitter in taste

ácido, agrio

  • an acidic substance/liquid

Collocations acidic soil · acidic taste

  • The lemon juice is very acidic.

    El jugo de limón es muy ácido.

2 METAPHOR [attributive, predicative] C1

unfriendly or unpleasant; sharp and critical in a way that hurts people's feelings

ácido, mordaz

  • an acidic comment/remark

Collocations acidic criticism · acidic tone

  • She made an acidic remark about his work.

    Ella hizo un comentario ácido sobre su trabajo.