acid-sensitive

[US]/[ˈæsɪd ˈsensətɪv]/
[UK]/[ˈæsɪd ˈsɛnsətɪv]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Susceptible to damage or inactivation by acids.; Reacting to or affected by acids.; Containing components that are easily damaged by acids.

Phrases & Collocations

acid-sensitive material

highly acid-sensitive

being acid-sensitive

acid-sensitive coating

acid-sensitive test

found acid-sensitive

extremely acid-sensitive

acid-sensitive cells

was acid-sensitive

acid-sensitive compound

Example Sentences

the enzyme is highly acid-sensitive and denatures quickly at low ph.

we need to use acid-sensitive dyes for this staining procedure.

the polymer's properties are significantly affected by its acid-sensitive nature.

the experiment requires careful control of ph due to the acid-sensitive compounds.

the soil is acid-sensitive, so liming is necessary to improve its fertility.

the reaction is acid-sensitive, requiring a buffered solution to maintain stability.

the data showed that the material was highly acid-sensitive and degraded rapidly.

the acid-sensitive coating protects the underlying material from corrosion.

the researchers investigated the acid-sensitive behavior of the new catalyst.

the process must be carefully monitored to avoid exposing the acid-sensitive components.

the acid-sensitive indicator changed color at a specific ph level.

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