Acid Test Definition
noun
A decisive or critical test, as of worth or quality.
American Heritage
A crucial, final test that proves the value or quality of something.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- kiteflying
- docimasy
- brouillon
Other Word Forms of Acid Test
Noun
Singular:
acid testPlural:
acid-testsOrigin of Acid Test
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From the testing of gold with nitric acid (true gold is not affected)
From Wiktionary
From the testing of gold in nitric acid
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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