acidic
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Acidic foods and drinks, poor oral hygiene and ageing all contribute to enamel erosion and decay, leading to tooth sensitivity, pain and eventually tooth loss.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025
Acidic water also weakens the shells of organisms like sea snails and sea urchins.
From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024
Acidic smoke and greasy soot are grave concerns for any conservator, but in this case, the winds held them at bay.
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2023
Acidic soil can be remedied by adding limestone.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2022
Acidic solutions have higher concentrations of H+ ions than pure water and have pH values below 7.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018
Vocabulary lists containing acidic
Structure and Properties of Matter - Middle School
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Structure and Properties of Matter - Introductory
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Structure and Properties of Matter - High School
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