noun

A compound with particular chemical properties including turning litmus blue and neutralizing or effervescing with acids; typically, a caustic or corrosive substance of this kind such as lime or soda.

flint is not subject to chemical weathering except by strong alkalis

caustic,corroding,eroding,erosive,abrasive,biting,mordant,burning,stinging

noun

A chemical compound that neutralizes or effervesces with acids and turns litmus blue; typically, a caustic or corrosive substance of this kind such as lime or soda.

flint is not subject to chemical weathering except by strong alkalis

caustic,corroding,eroding,erosive,abrasive,biting,mordant,burning,stinging

noun

A substance with particular chemical properties including turning litmus red, neutralizing alkalis, and dissolving some metals; typically, a corrosive or sour-tasting liquid of this kind.

trees were exposed to mixtures of heavy metals, acids, and overdoses of nutrients

adjective

Containing acid or having the properties of an acid; having a pH of less than 7.

acid soils

caustic,corroding,eroding,erosive,abrasive,biting,mordant,burning,stinging

noun

A chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals, and turns litmus red; typically, a corrosive or sour-tasting liquid of this kind.

traces of acid

adjective

Containing acid or having the properties of an acid; having a pH of less than 7.

poor, acid soils

caustic,corroding,eroding,erosive,abrasive,biting,mordant,burning,stinging