acidic

[əˈsɪdɪk]

acidic Definition

• 1. having the properties of an acid, having a pH of less than 7
• 2. sharp-tasting or sour

Using acidic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acidic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soil in this area is too acidic for most crops.

• Example

  She complained that the wine was too acidic.

• Example

  The lemonade tasted very acidic.

acidic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acidic

• acidulous
• sour
• tart

Antonyms for acidic

• alkaline
• basic

Phrases with acidic

• acidic taste

  a sharp or sour taste

  Example

  The dish had an acidic taste due to the addition of vinegar.

• acidic soil

  soil with a pH of less than 7, which can be harmful to many plants

  Example

  The farmer had to add lime to the acidic soil to make it more alkaline.

• acidic solution

  a solution with a pH of less than 7, which can be corrosive or damaging to some materials

  Example

  The chemist used an acidic solution to dissolve the metal.

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Summary: acidic in Brief

'Acidic' [əˈsɪdɪk] refers to something that has the properties of an acid, with a pH of less than 7. It can also describe a sharp or sour taste. Examples include 'The soil in this area is too acidic for most crops.' and 'She complained that the wine was too acidic.' Phrases like 'acidic taste' and 'acidic soil' use 'acidic' to denote a sharp or sour taste and soil with a pH of less than 7, respectively.