acidic

adjective

acid·​ic ə-ˈsi-dik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
a-
Synonyms of acidicnext
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
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Fortunately, your saliva helps neutralize acidic beverages and restore minerals to your teeth, Ritter said. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 Carbonated water is slightly acidic, which can wear down tooth enamel when consumed in large quantities, especially if the seltzer uses citric acid for flavoring. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026 This is typically achieved using demi-permanent or low pH acidic color. Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026 As more lactic acid forms, the milk becomes more acidic, the flavor turns tangy, and the texture begins to shift. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidic

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of acidic was in 1866

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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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

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