mixed acid: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

In general language, they could be synonymous. However, in technical chemistry, 'mixed acid' specifically refers to the nitrating mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids, while 'acid mixture' is a broader, non-specific term.

It would be very unusual unless you are discussing chemistry or industrial processes. In everyday contexts, phrases like 'a mixture of acids' or describing the specific acids would be more natural.

Yes, the standard mixed acid (nitric + sulfuric) is highly corrosive and a strong oxidizer. It must be handled with extreme care by trained professionals using appropriate safety equipment.

This is a separate microbiological term. It refers to a metabolic pathway used by some bacteria (like E. coli) to ferment sugars, producing a mixture of several organic acids (e.g., lactic, acetic, formic acid). It's a different concept from the industrial chemical term.

A mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid used primarily as a nitrating agent in industrial chemistry.

Mixed acid is usually technical/chemical in register.

Mixed acid: in British English it is pronounced /mɪkst ˈæsɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /mɪkst ˈæsɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.