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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Full sun, cool temperatures, and slightly acidic, fertile soil helps plants thrive.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
They’re housed in an acidic formulation, so as not to disturb the skin’s acid mantle (the outermost layer of the barrier), and deliver unmatched hydration and comfort to skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
The grill left a charred smoky finish on the tendril that received a balance of heat and cool from the acidic spice of a tomato-and-pepper mashwiya and crème fraiche pooled with cilantro oil.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Some plants handle nutrient-poor soil, but watermelons are heavy feeders that need rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic soil to grow well.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
They’re housed in an acidic formulation, so as not to disturb the skin’s acid mantle (the outermost layer of the barrier), and deliver unmatched hydration and comfort to skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
The grill left a charred smoky finish on the tendril that received a balance of heat and cool from the acidic spice of a tomato-and-pepper mashwiya and crème fraiche pooled with cilantro oil.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Some plants handle nutrient-poor soil, but watermelons are heavy feeders that need rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic soil to grow well.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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