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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It’s absorbed without needing food or a highly acidic environment. Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026 How To Clean Your Microwave Using Lemon The acidic nature of lemon juice helps break down dirt and grime while also offering a fresh scent, so using a lemon to clean a microwave is an easy choice. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 The acidic taste of pickle juice is thought to send signals to the nervous system that stop the cramp, Lund says. Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 June 2026 Some require extreme heat or highly acidic conditions. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidic

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 1 Jul. 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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