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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Lemons are acidic, so applying it directly to your face or lips can lead to excessive dryness, redness, irritation, and sun sensitivity.
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Oaks for Alkaline Soil Some oaks will languish and turn a sickly chlorotic lime green if the soil isn’t acidic.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
The chemical leaching can be hastened by heat, time, whether a food is acidic or fatty, or how much food is touching the container.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 21 Sep. 2024
The cast iron in a Dutch oven has excellent heat retention, and the enamel coating serves as a protective layer from rust and acidic foods without the need for a typical cast-iron seasoning layer.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2024
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Oaks for Alkaline Soil Some oaks will languish and turn a sickly chlorotic lime green if the soil isn’t acidic.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
The chemical leaching can be hastened by heat, time, whether a food is acidic or fatty, or how much food is touching the container.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 21 Sep. 2024
The cast iron in a Dutch oven has excellent heat retention, and the enamel coating serves as a protective layer from rust and acidic foods without the need for a typical cast-iron seasoning layer.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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