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What Latin word does the word "acid" originate from, and what does it mean?
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Options:
  • A "Acid" originates from "acidus," meaning bitter.
  • B "Acid" originates from "acidus," meaning sour.
  • C "Acid" originates from "acida," meaning sweet.
  • D "Acid" originates from "acida," meaning salty.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: "Acid" originates from "acidus," meaning sour.
The paragraph mentions that the word "acid" has been derived from a Latin word "acidus," which means sour.

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