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subacid

adjective sub·ac·id \ ˌsəb-ˈa-səd \

Definition of subacid

: somewhat acrimonious : cutting
  • subacid comments
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subacidly

adverb
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subacidness

noun

Origin and Etymology of subacid

Latin subacidus, from sub- + acidus acid

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