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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Having a little bite of something fresh, acidic, or even bitter to offset all the richness can do wonders for your palate.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Our research shows this combination can accelerate the polymer's degradation and increase the migration of harmful substances like melamine, especially into hot or acidic foods and drinks.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Soil and Water Japanese maple likes a slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
This comes about from a suite of chemical and mechanical triggers, including frequent consumption of acidic and sugary foods like soda and fruit juice, tooth grinding, aggressive brushing, acid reflux and even dry mouth.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Our research shows this combination can accelerate the polymer's degradation and increase the migration of harmful substances like melamine, especially into hot or acidic foods and drinks.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Soil and Water Japanese maple likes a slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
This comes about from a suite of chemical and mechanical triggers, including frequent consumption of acidic and sugary foods like soda and fruit juice, tooth grinding, aggressive brushing, acid reflux and even dry mouth.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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