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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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One of the ways the body deals with blood being a little acidic is for bones to absorb some of the excess carbon dioxide and lock it away as calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Blueberries need acidic soil, grow lights, and exposure to cold temperatures to thrive and produce fruit indoors.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
An acidic aqueous electrolyte containing iron salts circulated continuously through the system during testing.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Because oranges and orange juice are very acidic, excessive consumption can cause heartburn or indigestion.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Mar. 2026
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Blueberries need acidic soil, grow lights, and exposure to cold temperatures to thrive and produce fruit indoors.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
An acidic aqueous electrolyte containing iron salts circulated continuously through the system during testing.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Because oranges and orange juice are very acidic, excessive consumption can cause heartburn or indigestion.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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