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Bases vs Acidic - What's the difference?

bases | acidic |

As a verb bases

is .

As an adjective acidic is

(chemistry) having a ph less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.

bases

English

Etymology 1

* see base.

Noun

(head)

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (base)

    • Etymology 2

    * see basis.

    Noun

    (head)
    • ----

    acidic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (chemistry) Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
  • (mineralogy) Containing a high percentage of silica; opposed to basic.
  • Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.
    • an acidic solution

    Synonyms

    *

    Antonyms

    * basic

    References

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