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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
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Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
This is especially true for acidic foods like tomatoes, which can react with cans over time, causing taste and texture changes.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
Erosion of Dental Enamel Chewable or gummy vitamin C supplements are often acidic and can wear down dental enamel over time.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025
Coffee is Not a Reliable Soil Amendment Christmas cactus likes slightly acidic soil, and coffee can lower the pH in the soil, McKinley says.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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