Acid or Accid
Learn the correct spelling of "Acid" and avoid the misspelling "Accid".
Accid
Incorrect spelling - "Accid" is a wrong spelling and has no meaning.
"Accid" is a common misspelling of "Acid". Always use "Acid" when referring to the correct word.
Acid
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Acid means a chemical substance with a sour taste that can react with bases."
Definition of Acid
"Acid": "Acid means a chemical substance with a sour taste that can react with bases."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Acid
- • corrosive
- • chemical
- • acidic substance
Usage Examples
"Correct:" Lemon contains natural acid.
"Correct:" Acid can dissolve metals.
"Correct:" Chemistry students study different types of acid.
"Correct:" The scientist measured the acid level.
"Incorrect:" Lemon contains natural accid.
"Incorrect:" Accid can dissolve metals.
"Incorrect:" Students study accid in chemistry.
"Incorrect:" The scientist measured the accid level.
Notes:
- • Only one 'c'.
- • Common in science, cooking, health, and chemistry.
- • Never spelled with double c.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling, Acid or Accid?
A: Acid is correct.
Q: Meaning of Acid?
A: A sour, reactive chemical substance.
Q: Why is Accid wrong?
A: It has no meaning and is never used in English.
Q: Synonyms?
A: Corrosive, chemical, acidic substance.
Q: Memory tip?
A: Think: ACID = A + CID (simple and short).
Summary
"Use Acid with one 'c'. ‘Accid’ is always wrong. Keep it simple—short word, simple spelling!"