acidic

Example Sentences

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New research from the University of St Andrews reports that some coastal regions are on track to become far more acidic than scientists once believed.

From Science Daily

If your family leans wine, pick a single bottle that actually suits the meal: something crisp and acidic like a zippy Sauvignon Blanc, a light-bodied floral Beaujolais or even a gently funky orange wine.

From Salon

Cobb rhapsodized about the “clearing of the air” and the acidic smell of damp oaks.

From Los Angeles Times

Sealers need to be reapplied periodically, which requires a thorough cleaning first, sometimes with acidic or other special products.

From Washington Post

Relentless hissing fills the air, which is tinged with the pungent, acidic tang of sulfur that results from separating cast iron and waste deposits.

From Seattle Times