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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Too many lemon peels can make your soil too acidic.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
If in doubt, a soil test will reveal the pH and recommendations for any adjustments to raise the soil pH or lower it to make the soil more acidic.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Also, apple cider vinegar is highly acidic, so it's typically consumed as a recipe ingredient—in small amounts.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Never mix bleach with vinegar and other acidic cleaners, and never mix hydrogen peroxide with vinegar.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
If in doubt, a soil test will reveal the pH and recommendations for any adjustments to raise the soil pH or lower it to make the soil more acidic.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Also, apple cider vinegar is highly acidic, so it's typically consumed as a recipe ingredient—in small amounts.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Never mix bleach with vinegar and other acidic cleaners, and never mix hydrogen peroxide with vinegar.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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