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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The same is true if your coffee has a weak or thin body, or overly acidic flavor.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Things like abrasive cleaners, stiff scrub brushes, undiluted bleach, and strong acidic solutions can permanently scratch or dull the surface of acrylic and fiberglass tubs.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Unlike turf grass, many varieties of moss thrive in shade and acidic soils that are compact and heavy with clay.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Water and Lemon Juice Holmes also recommends giving water and lemon juice a try for a stronger, more acidic clean.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Things like abrasive cleaners, stiff scrub brushes, undiluted bleach, and strong acidic solutions can permanently scratch or dull the surface of acrylic and fiberglass tubs.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Unlike turf grass, many varieties of moss thrive in shade and acidic soils that are compact and heavy with clay.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Water and Lemon Juice Holmes also recommends giving water and lemon juice a try for a stronger, more acidic clean.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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