acidic

adjective

acid·​ic ə-ˈsi-dik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
a-
Synonyms of acidicnext
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid

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The soil in our garden is very acidic. the acidic water of a polluted lake
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Thanks to its acidic nature, vinegar helps neutralize odor-causing compounds instead of covering them up. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 One day, Cole paged through an album whose acidic glues caused her particular anguish. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Once opened, the oxidation process begins, making the flavor less fresh and more acidic over time. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidic

Word History

Etymology

acid entry 1 + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of acidic was in 1866

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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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acidic

adjective
acid·​ic ə-ˈsid-ik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
a-
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid

Medical Definition

acidic

adjective
acid·​ic ə-ˈsid-ik, a- How to pronounce acidic (audio)
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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