anacid
|an-a-cid|
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/ænˈæsɪd/
lacking acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anacid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'acidus' meaning 'sour' or 'acid'.
Historical Evolution
'anacid' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern English without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without acid', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking acid; not acidic.
The anacid solution was used in the experiment to neutralize the base.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 02:36