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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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Some also claim that tomatoes turn out sweeter in less acidic soil, though the sugar content of a tomato may have more to do with that.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Prep the Soil Watermelons are heavy feeders that need full sun, well-draining and slightly acidic soil, and lots of nutrients to grow.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Moroney’s songs, often written with collaborators, are full of artful and sometimes acidic depictions of heartache.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The pollution morphed into a thick, acidic mix that sickened nearly half the town's residents.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Prep the Soil Watermelons are heavy feeders that need full sun, well-draining and slightly acidic soil, and lots of nutrients to grow.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Moroney’s songs, often written with collaborators, are full of artful and sometimes acidic depictions of heartache.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The pollution morphed into a thick, acidic mix that sickened nearly half the town's residents.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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