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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Make sure the soil is well-drained and acidic with pH levels ranging between 4.5-6.0.
Consider laying down mulch to help the plants retain more moisture.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
The warmer temperatures on the ocean surface are more acidic, which favors algae.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Additional tips to lessen irritation and inflammation include avoiding smoking, limiting acidic foods and using saline nebulizers.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
That brings us to today: While precipitation in some regions is still unnaturally acidic, on the whole, acid rain is largely a problem of the past and a major environmental success story.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
The warmer temperatures on the ocean surface are more acidic, which favors algae.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Additional tips to lessen irritation and inflammation include avoiding smoking, limiting acidic foods and using saline nebulizers.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
That brings us to today: While precipitation in some regions is still unnaturally acidic, on the whole, acid rain is largely a problem of the past and a major environmental success story.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 10 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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