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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil type: Well-draining, slightly acidic
Camellias boast evergreen foliage and large, lush blooms in a variety of pink-ish colors ranging from hot pink to dark red.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Adding acidic ingredients like vinegar or tomatoes may also alter the texture and taste.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
In this anaerobic or oxygen-deprived environment, organic waste quickly breaks down into an acidic pre-compost through a process that’s similar to pickling.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
Popular on Variety Evidently, readers of his newspaper have taken just as much delight in savoring his acidic reviews for well into 40 years — well, at least those readers who have never been at the wrong end of his razor-sharp pen.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Adding acidic ingredients like vinegar or tomatoes may also alter the texture and taste.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
In this anaerobic or oxygen-deprived environment, organic waste quickly breaks down into an acidic pre-compost through a process that’s similar to pickling.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
Popular on Variety Evidently, readers of his newspaper have taken just as much delight in savoring his acidic reviews for well into 40 years — well, at least those readers who have never been at the wrong end of his razor-sharp pen.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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