acidic

adjective

acid·​ic ə-ˈsi-dik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
a-
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid

Examples of acidic in a Sentence

The soil in our garden is very acidic. the acidic water of a polluted lake
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For You, Too An additional reason for elevating your chicken soup with lemon rather than other acidic ingredients is the health benefits. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 They are made by adding an acidic compound to creatine to help creatine absorb better and provide other nutrients that support sports performance. Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Oct. 2024 Pairing hot peppers with acidic ingredients, like lime juice or vinegar, or with dairy, can neutralize some of that jalapeño heat. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024 This microbe is more often associated with the harsh, acidic environmental conditions of the Antarctic soil. Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for acidic 

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of acidic was in 1866

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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

acidic

adjective
acid·​ic ə-ˈsid-ik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
a-
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid

Medical Definition

acidic

adjective
acid·​ic ə-ˈsid-ik, a- How to pronounce acidic (audio)
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid

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