An acid is a substance that gives hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. The origin of the word "acid" is from a ______?
ایک تیزاب ایک مادہ ہے جو پانی میں تحلیل ہونے پر ہائیڈروجن آئنوں کو دیتا ہے۔ لفظ "تیزاب" کی اصل ______ سے ہے؟
Answer: Latin
Explanation
The term "acid" comes from the Latin word "acidus," meaning sour.This relates to the sour taste of many acids like citrus juice or vinegar.
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