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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Rowling frequently posts acidic commentary about trans people, and very rarely about the upcoming Harry Potter series (oddly enough, Rowling still publishes crime fiction under her male pseudonym, Robert Galbraith).
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Rainfall leaches elements that impart alkalinity, such as magnesium and calcium, out of the soil, rendering it acidic.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Flavors can span sweet, bitter, acidic, fatty and creamy, with specific tasting notes that might include cacao, blue cheese, pumpkin, or even bacon or chives.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
The finish is bright, pleasantly acidic, and long lasting.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Rainfall leaches elements that impart alkalinity, such as magnesium and calcium, out of the soil, rendering it acidic.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Flavors can span sweet, bitter, acidic, fatty and creamy, with specific tasting notes that might include cacao, blue cheese, pumpkin, or even bacon or chives.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
The finish is bright, pleasantly acidic, and long lasting.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for acidic
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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