acidic

adjective

acid·​ic ə-ˈsi-dik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
a-
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid

Examples of acidic in a Sentence

The soil in our garden is very acidic. the acidic water of a polluted lake
Recent Examples on the Web This formula's acidic pH level defends against damage induced by hair coloring and heat styling tools. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024 It is activated when combined with a liquid and an acidic ingredient. Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Oct. 2024 Its high acidic content is a blessing for cleaning up some messes while having the power to hurt other materials. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024 Slivers of sharp white onion and a wedge of lime are served on the side for a nice acidic contrast. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for acidic 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'acidic.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of acidic was in 1866

Dictionary Entries Near acidic

Cite this Entry

“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

acidic

adjective
acid·​ic ə-ˈsid-ik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
a-
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid

Medical Definition

acidic

adjective
acid·​ic ə-ˈsid-ik, a- How to pronounce acidic (audio)
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid

More from Merriam-Webster on acidic

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!