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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The acidic content in vinegar breaks down mineral deposits, hard water stains, and buildup and neutralizes odors.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Use loose, loamy, or sandy soil that is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Lemons provide slightly more vitamin C, while limes tend to be more acidic and offer a bolder flavor.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Mushy, wrinkled, moldy, or acidic-smelling grapes should only be food for your compost.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Use loose, loamy, or sandy soil that is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Lemons provide slightly more vitamin C, while limes tend to be more acidic and offer a bolder flavor.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Mushy, wrinkled, moldy, or acidic-smelling grapes should only be food for your compost.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidic
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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