acidic

[uh-sid-ik]

adjective

1. acid.

2. Geology.,  acid.

3. acid-forming.

4. containing acid-bearing pollutants.

   Acidic runoff is poisoning the nation's rivers.

acidic

/ əˈsɪdɪk /

adjective

1. another word for acid

2. (of an oxide) yielding an acid in aqueous solution

Other Word Forms

• nonacidic adjective
• semiacidic adjective
• unacidic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acidic¹

First recorded in 1875–80; acid + -ic

Example Sentences

“Out in the Garden,” from September, hits some of the Southern gothic moods of Ethel Cain, but with a sense of acidic pity that’s all her own.

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Everyday habits, from drinking acidic beverages to poor brushing routines, wear away enamel over time.

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Equal parts love letter, manifesto, memoir and travelogue, “Make Me Commissioner” is a literary home run, as well as a heartfelt, occasionally acidic plea to save the game she and millions of others still love.

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A pH level below 7 is considered acidic.

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Water with a high TDS is often bitter and acidic, making it a natural pairing for heavy, fatty foods.

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