acidly adjective
ac·id
The adjective form of acidly is acid
The adjective form of acidly is acidy
A aDefinitions
- adjective acidly Chemistry. belonging or pertaining to acids or the anhydrides of acids. having only a part of the hydrogen of an acid replaced by a metal or its equivalent: an acid phosphate. having a pH value of less than 7. Compare alkaline (def 4). 1
- adjective acidly sharp or biting to the taste; tasting like vinegar; sour: acid fruits. 1
- adjective acidly sharp, biting, or ill-natured in mood, manner, etc.: an acid remark; an acid wit. 1
- adjective acidly Geology. containing much silica. 1
- adjective acidly Metallurgy. noting, pertaining to, or made by a process in which the lining of the furnace, or the slag that is present, functions as an acid in high-temperature reactions in taking electrons from oxide ions: usually a siliceous material, as sand or ganister. Compare basic (def 3). 1