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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Such condensation can be “highly acidic and dangerous, causing chemical burns to the skin and severe lung damage,” the Iranian Environmental Protection Organization warned, according to NBC News.
From Salon
These enzymes become active as the dough grows more acidic during fermentation.
From Science Daily
Because swashing depends on fermentation and acidic by products, altering factors such as surface pH or sugar levels could limit bacterial growth.
From Science Daily
Rock’s long-awaited response is acidic, surgical and emotional enough for him to flub the most searing part of his bit enough to restart it.
From Salon
“It’s not acidic or negative. I genuinely love doing this,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times
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