A hero becoming bitter (4)

I believe the answer is:

acid

(Other definitions for acid that I've seen before include "It is neutralized by alkali" , "Type of chemical" , "Sour, sharp-tasting" , "Hallucinogenic drug" , "Battery fluid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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