acidic
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In the Appalachian region stretching through the US state of West Virginia, the reddish water flowing out of retired coal mines is acidic, full of heavy metals and toxic for the environment.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Conversely, Tina Fey and the writing staff of “The Four Seasons” have been using Domingo’s Danny as, among other things, a brutally effective vehicle to deploy acidic one-liners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Pond Farm lays on lowland heathland, a rare habitat found on acidic and nutrient-poor soils.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Airplane cabins’ lower humidity levels can diminish passengers’ ability to taste and smell, leaving light wines tasting like water, or highly acidic wines tasting sour and overly tangy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
I spoke softly, to avoid earning another acidic look from Mrs. Spektor.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing acidic
Structure and Properties of Matter - Middle School
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