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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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As the tissue breaks down, your mouth loses its protective barrier against germs, acidic foods, and irritation.
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Brandi Jones, Health, 19 May 2026
Pairing hot peppers with acidic ingredients, such as lime juice or vinegar, or with dairy, can help neutralize some of the jalapeño heat.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Moore tried the exchange a few more times, in different tones—more acidic, more surprised, more chaotic.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Lennon had always had the quickest and most acidic wit of all the Beatles.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 May 2026
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Brandi Jones, Health, 19 May 2026
Pairing hot peppers with acidic ingredients, such as lime juice or vinegar, or with dairy, can help neutralize some of the jalapeño heat.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Moore tried the exchange a few more times, in different tones—more acidic, more surprised, more chaotic.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Lennon had always had the quickest and most acidic wit of all the Beatles.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 May 2026
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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