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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Avoid metals like aluminum, which can react with acidic foods.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Neutralize Acids for Stain and Odor Removal Baking soda's alkalinity can be used to remove stains and odors caused by acidic compounds.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Turmeric needs a more acidic environment to be absorbed by the body.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Nov. 2025
Our research shows this combination can accelerate the polymer's degradation and increase the migration of harmful substances like melamine, especially into hot or acidic foods and drinks.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Neutralize Acids for Stain and Odor Removal Baking soda's alkalinity can be used to remove stains and odors caused by acidic compounds.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Turmeric needs a more acidic environment to be absorbed by the body.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Nov. 2025
Our research shows this combination can accelerate the polymer's degradation and increase the migration of harmful substances like melamine, especially into hot or acidic foods and drinks.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 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 9 Dec. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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