Examples of acidic in a Sentence
The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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In some parts of the world, rivers near cobalt and copper mines have become so acidic that communities can no longer drink water from them.
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Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Ideally, lavender should be grown in soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline, but never acidic.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Some also claim that tomatoes turn out sweeter in less acidic soil, though the sugar content of a tomato may have more to do with that.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Red cabbage pairs especially well with acidic dressings like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, which also helps soften its slightly bitter edge and brighten its color.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
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Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Ideally, lavender should be grown in soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline, but never acidic.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Some also claim that tomatoes turn out sweeter in less acidic soil, though the sugar content of a tomato may have more to do with that.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Red cabbage pairs especially well with acidic dressings like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, which also helps soften its slightly bitter edge and brighten its color.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidic
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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