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as in acid
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
the acidic flavor of lemon goes nicely with broiled fish
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as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
her often acidic reviews have ruffled more than a few toques in the restaurant kitchens of New York
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Recent Examples of acidic
Baking soda is alkaline and breaks down the acidic compounds responsible for stale and sour odors.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Light, medium, or dark roasts all work fine for espresso; just keep in mind that the lighter the roast, the more acidic the finished product.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Copper can leach into water over time, especially when acidic ingredients like lemon or lime are added, potentially increasing the risk of excessive copper intake.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
This era of Jane Remover—the music, which mainlines the noisiest impulses of SounDC, the discourse—is brasher and more acidic than ever.
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Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidic
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Light, medium, or dark roasts all work fine for espresso; just keep in mind that the lighter the roast, the more acidic the finished product.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Copper can leach into water over time, especially when acidic ingredients like lemon or lime are added, potentially increasing the risk of excessive copper intake.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
This era of Jane Remover—the music, which mainlines the noisiest impulses of SounDC, the discourse—is brasher and more acidic than ever.
—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidic
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Soft water contains few minerals and is acid.
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So, this is like an acid trip for me.
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Conversely, Charles Johnson expressed irate objections, and Renato Moicano offered sarcastic remarks.
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There’s the yellow, blue-nosed beaver Norb (Nick Bakay) — witty, sophisticated, sarcastic, and opinionated.
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Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly.
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Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
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The student was referencing a line from the 1974 satirical film Blazing Saddles, a movie co-written by Richard Pryor.
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Early says that the movie takes much of its aesthetic and satirical cues from director Paul Verhoeven’s films Showgirls (1995) and Starship Troopers (1997).
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Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
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What happened to his barbed humanistic wit?
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All of them are driving a developmentally inappropriate, emotionally corrosive process that produces anxiety, identity foreclosure, and burnout at scale.
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The regulated, toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Hostile and caustic had a different meaning in 1962.
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Beyond his infamously relentless rate of output (and all the frequent rebrandings and extracurricular pursuits he’s initiated along the way), Dwyer’s music is actually becoming more caustic and confrontational as time goes on.
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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