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acidic

[uh-sid-ik] / əˈsɪd ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
containing acid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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Pond Farm lays on lowland heathland, a rare habitat found on acidic and nutrient-poor soils.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Airplane cabins’ lower humidity levels can diminish passengers’ ability to taste and smell, leaving light wines tasting like water, or highly acidic wines tasting sour and overly tangy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"The results also highlight an opportunity for the beverage industry to explore reformulation strategies that could potentially reduce the erosive potential of acidic beverages."

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

Alternatively, the acidic water can flow out to the ocean where its reaction with seawater likewise releases carbon dioxide.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

I spoke softly, to avoid earning another acidic look from Mrs. Spektor.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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