Acids

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

Chemical substances with a pH less than 7 that can dissolve metals and turn litmus paper red.

“Citrus fruits contain natural acids.”

🟩

Plural form; good vowel placement with A and I.

🔤

Worth 8 points; S makes pluralization strategic.

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