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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

/ əˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. another word for acid

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

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonacidic adjective
  • semiacidic adjective
  • unacidic adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of acidic1

First recorded in 1875–80; acid + -ic
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It’s silky, indulgent, and just acidic enough to feel like magic on the tongue.

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Some crustaceans, for example, have a hard time developing hard outer shells made of calcium carbonate if the water is too acidic.

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Dried cherries are always welcome in punchy, acidic salads and also make for an excellent addition to any cookie or baked good.

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Some plants, such as blueberries, azaleas and camellias, prefer acidic soils, i.e., soils with a pH below 7.

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He explains that the process begins by treating some of the seawater to make it more acidic.

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