acidic

/əˈsɪ.dɪk/

adj 3

Collocations

ADJ.

alkaline, becoming, light, liquid, neutral, well-drained

VERB + ACIDIC

becomes, dissolved, grow, grows, investigating, love, matter, prefers

ACIDIC + NOUN

elements, fruits, soil, soils, solution, water

PREP.

in, on

ADV.

intensely

Definitions

adj

Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.

an acidic solution

Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.

The swampland is an extensive pegasse swamp, which is rich in organic matter and intensely acidic.

Containing a high percentage of silica-bearing minerals.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — being sour to the taste

acid
acidulent
acidulous

Antonyms

alkaline
alkalic
amphoteric
amphiprotic

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

an acidic solution

Wiktionary

The swampland is an extensive pegasse swamp, which is rich in organic matter and intensely acidic.

Wiktionary

Lemons and limes are acidic fruits.

Tatoeba · #29485

When investigating the pH (acidic, neutral, alkaline) of a liquid, don't soak the litmus paper completely in the liquid but just put the end of the paper in it.

Tatoeba · #329453

The ocean is becoming more acidic.

Tatoeba · #5322599

Lemon juice is an example of an acidic liquid.

Tatoeba · #5322602

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