acid-sensitive
|ac-id-sen-si-tive|
/ˈæsɪd ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
reactive to acid
Etymology
'acid-sensitive' originates from the combination of 'acid' and 'sensitive', where 'acid' refers to a chemical substance with a pH less than 7, and 'sensitive' means easily affected or responsive to external stimuli.
'acid-sensitive' is a modern English term formed by combining the words 'acid' and 'sensitive' to describe materials or substances that react to acidic conditions.
Initially, it meant 'reactive to acid', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a tendency to react or change when exposed to acid.
The acid-sensitive coating dissolved when exposed to the acidic solution.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 06:58