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acidic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic means: Having a pH below seven, often with a sour taste, like lemon juice.

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ACID PROPERTIESB2

Having a pH below seven, often with a sour taste, like lemon juice.

  • Lemon juice is acidic.
  • These plants grow well in acidic soil.
  • The test showed that the water was slightly acidic.

Similar words: acid, sour

Opposites: alkaline, basic

Common phrases: acidic soil, acidic solution, acidic taste, acidic liquid

SILICA RICHC2

Containing a large amount of silica, a substance found in many rocks.

  • Granite is an acidic rock.
  • The eruption released thick acidic lava.
  • Scientists measured the silica content of the acidic magma.

Similar words: silica-rich, acid

Opposites: basic

Common phrases: acidic rock, acidic magma, acidic lava

Questions about acidic

What does acidic mean?

Having a pH below seven, often with a sour taste, like lemon juice.

What is acidic in other languages?

Türkçe: asitli · Español: ácido · Français: acide · Deutsch: sauer · Italiano: acido · 日本語: 酸性の

How do you pronounce acidic?

It is pronounced /əˈsɪdɪk/.

How do you use acidic in a sentence?

Lemon juice is acidic. These plants grow well in acidic soil.

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