acid-responsive
|ac-id-re-spon-sive|
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/ˈæsɪd rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
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/ˈæsɪd rɪˈspɒnsɪv/
reacts to acid
Etymology
'acid-responsive' originates from the combination of 'acid' and 'responsive', where 'acid' refers to a chemical substance with a pH less than 7, and 'responsive' means reacting quickly and positively.
'acid' comes from the Latin word 'acidus', meaning 'sour', and 'responsive' is derived from the Latin 'respondere', meaning 'to answer'.
Initially, 'acid' referred to sour substances, and 'responsive' meant answering or reacting. Together, they describe a property of reacting to acids.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
reacting or responding to the presence of acid.
The material is acid-responsive, changing color when exposed to acidic conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 13:58