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acidic

[uh-sid-ik] / əˈsɪd ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
containing acid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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I like to arrange an almost ridiculous assortment of crunchy, creamy, salty, fresh and acidic things, allowing everyone to customize their bowls.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

She says the acidic soil creates ideal conditions for the perfect artisan brew.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The Copernicus Ocean State Report depicts profound changes across the world's seas, from record-breaking heatwaves in the Mediterranean and Black seas to shifts in marine ecosystems and increasingly acidic waters.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Using soft X-ray spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance, the team found that charged aluminum atoms bind with three other atoms, creating highly acidic catalytic sites.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

So when the soil is too acidic, which can be thought of as sour, you should lower the pH factor.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan


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