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
Recent Examples on the Web The acidic nature of vinegar can also help balance the skin’s pH, relieving itching. Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024 Water samples registered pH levels of 2.6, significantly more acidic than the typical river water pH range of 6.5 to 8. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024 Whenever Renuka is on screen, the camera tracks each moment closely and intimately, as Sengupta lures the camera closer into her orbit with harsh, raspy, romantic whispers that cut the acidic sting of her words. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2024 Celebrity Chefs Share Their Best Summer Cooking Tips This works because the acidic juices of the onion will start to wash off the char. Shay Spence, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for acidic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of acidic was in 1866

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Cite this Entry

“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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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