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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Crisp, acidic and linear aromas of grapefruit, green apples, melon, candy cane and lemon grass; slight lime and salt. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Most veggies prefer slightly acidic soil, but these crops thrive in more alkaline gardens. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025 With the acidic marinara, zesty pesto, and little chunks of mozzarella, this hotdog hit all the markers of the tie-dye pie from Rubirosa. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025 The film’s first trailer, an IndieWire exclusive available below, hints at the acidic drama to come. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025 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 27 Apr. 2025.

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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