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acidic

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


Example Sentences

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Earlier restorers cut it into six sections, adhered it to acidic backing and sealed it with animal glue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

During fermentation, the microbes release acidic by products including acetate and formate.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

“It’s not acidic or negative. I genuinely love doing this,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Spices: Sumac is a great option because it’s acidic yet earthy, tart and slightly lemony, Chavez explains.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

An acidic sap dripped from the cut vines and burned where it landed on his arm.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry