The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonacidic”
The antonyms of nonacidic are acidic and sour. The antonyms acidic and sour describe a taste or chemical property that is opposite to nonacidic.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonacidic”
- acidic
- sour
Definitions and Examples of acidic, sour
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a pH lower than 7, which is neutral; having a sour or sharp taste.
Example
The lemon juice tasted acidic and made my mouth pucker.
sour
Having a sharp, acidic taste; not sweet.
Example
The milk had gone bad and tasted sour.
Key Differences: acidic vs sour
- 1Acidic refers to a substance that has a pH lower than 7, while sour refers to a taste that is sharp and acidic.
- 2Acidic can also be used to describe a person's tone or behavior as sharp or critical, while sour is mainly used to describe taste.
Effective Usage of acidic, sour
- 1Food and Drink: Use acidic and sour to describe the taste of food and drinks.
- 2Chemistry: Use acidic to describe the pH level of a substance.
- 3Figurative Language: Use acidic to describe a person's tone or behavior as sharp or critical.
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Remember this!
The antonyms acidic and sour describe a taste or chemical property that is opposite to nonacidic. Use these words to describe the taste of food and drinks, the pH level of a substance, or a person's tone or behavior as sharp or critical.
