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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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Pot the hibiscus in a pot filled with acidic potting mix.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The petals close due to the DNA folding when the environment becomes acidic.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
The acidic properties of ingredients like lemon juice and apple cider vinegar can be harsh on your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
The Reprise was actually my favorite with cherry and chocolate notes that were perfectly balanced and not too acidic.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The petals close due to the DNA folding when the environment becomes acidic.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
The acidic properties of ingredients like lemon juice and apple cider vinegar can be harsh on your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
The Reprise was actually my favorite with cherry and chocolate notes that were perfectly balanced and not too acidic.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
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 24 Oct. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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