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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Highly acidic foods like pickles and tomatoes will react with the can after an extended period of time, causing both taste and texture changes so pay particularly close attention to expiration dates on these items.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Soil and Water Japanese maple likes a slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
This comes about from a suite of chemical and mechanical triggers, including frequent consumption of acidic and sugary foods like soda and fruit juice, tooth grinding, aggressive brushing, acid reflux and even dry mouth.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Hasan’s team tested the regenerated tissue under real-world conditions such as brushing, chewing, and exposure to acidic foods.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Soil and Water Japanese maple likes a slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
This comes about from a suite of chemical and mechanical triggers, including frequent consumption of acidic and sugary foods like soda and fruit juice, tooth grinding, aggressive brushing, acid reflux and even dry mouth.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Hasan’s team tested the regenerated tissue under real-world conditions such as brushing, chewing, and exposure to acidic foods.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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