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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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As far as other watery places, bogs have been an especially rich source for archaeologists, since their acidic waters allow for an astonishing, mummy-like level of preservation.
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Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Plants are better able to take up aluminum in acidic soil, ideally with a pH between 5.0 and 5.5.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Having urine that is more alkaline (less acidic) is linked with a lower risk of kidney stones.16
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—Aviv Joshua, Ms, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
These sediments formed from weathered granite and are acidic, not ideal for long-term preservation of bone.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
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Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Plants are better able to take up aluminum in acidic soil, ideally with a pH between 5.0 and 5.5.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Having urine that is more alkaline (less acidic) is linked with a lower risk of kidney stones.16
8.
—Aviv Joshua, Ms, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
These sediments formed from weathered granite and are acidic, not ideal for long-term preservation of bone.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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