Examples of acidic in a Sentence
The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
Recent Examples on the Web
Fried mushrooms explode out of soft torpedo rolls, joined by crunchy iceberg lettuce, coriander pickles and an acidic remoulade, with a side of housemade potato chips.
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
There, an electrochemical process will split the water into acidic and alkaline streams.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024
Dry, hot conditions dehydrated the brains in a way that mimics the deliberate embalming of mummies, while in acidic peat bogs the body was essentially tanned like leather.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Warning Vinegar and other acidic cleaners should not be used on stone floors.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Because spicy, acidic, and sharp foods can further inflame or injure your ulcer, Dr. Palomo recommends steering clear of things like buffalo wings, citrus fruits, tortilla chips, and pretzels.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
Coral bleaching occurs as a result of abnormal conditions, such as when ocean temperatures are unusually warm or cold, or when ocean water is more acidic than normal.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
Subtle fruit flavors melded onto an acidic background.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Nitrogen and sulfur deposits can make water more acidic, while excess nitrogen can also contribute to toxic algae blooms.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
There, an electrochemical process will split the water into acidic and alkaline streams.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024
Dry, hot conditions dehydrated the brains in a way that mimics the deliberate embalming of mummies, while in acidic peat bogs the body was essentially tanned like leather.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Warning Vinegar and other acidic cleaners should not be used on stone floors.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Because spicy, acidic, and sharp foods can further inflame or injure your ulcer, Dr. Palomo recommends steering clear of things like buffalo wings, citrus fruits, tortilla chips, and pretzels.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
Coral bleaching occurs as a result of abnormal conditions, such as when ocean temperatures are unusually warm or cold, or when ocean water is more acidic than normal.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
Subtle fruit flavors melded onto an acidic background.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Nitrogen and sulfur deposits can make water more acidic, while excess nitrogen can also contribute to toxic algae blooms.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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