adjective
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another word for acid
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(of an oxide) yielding an acid in aqueous solution
Other Word Forms
- nonacidic adjective
- semiacidic adjective
- unacidic adjective
Etymology
Origin of acidic
Example Sentences
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Microorganisms that thrive in harsh settings such as acidic lakes, volcanic soils, and deep caves may be especially useful as we explore what could work under Martian conditions.
From Science Daily
Not a wholly new sandwich — that would defeat the purpose — but a melt that feels attuned to the way many of us cook these days: a little spicier, a little funkier, a little more acidic.
From Salon
At least 50,000 tonnes of acidic debris spilled out into the surrounding waterways and farmland, according to the government.
From BBC
New research from the University of St Andrews reports that some coastal regions are on track to become far more acidic than scientists once believed.
From Science Daily
If your family leans wine, pick a single bottle that actually suits the meal: something crisp and acidic like a zippy Sauvignon Blanc, a light-bodied floral Beaujolais or even a gently funky orange wine.
From Salon
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