acidic

Example Sentences

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Those distracting acidic greens are only one unusual choice in Pontormo’s palette.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

For this process to work properly, lysosomes must maintain an acidic environment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 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

The rain came down in sheets, still dark and acidic.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan