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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Bad cucumbers could also smell rotten or acidic.
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Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Wash silver serving ware and utensils with soap and water after using to keep the silver's shine and remove acidic or sticky residue that can harm its surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Since cast iron and carbon steel rely on polymerized oils to form a nonstick, protective barrier on the pan, simmering liquids (especially acidic ones) can wear down the seasoning layer to the raw metal underneath.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
The new episodes are extra acidic, skewering the industry while illustrating how much easier female solidarity is to sell than to practice.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
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Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Wash silver serving ware and utensils with soap and water after using to keep the silver's shine and remove acidic or sticky residue that can harm its surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Since cast iron and carbon steel rely on polymerized oils to form a nonstick, protective barrier on the pan, simmering liquids (especially acidic ones) can wear down the seasoning layer to the raw metal underneath.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
The new episodes are extra acidic, skewering the industry while illustrating how much easier female solidarity is to sell than to practice.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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