Examples of acidic in a Sentence
The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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This releases ketones in the body, which can cause a person's blood to become acidic, leading to high blood sugar, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath and more.
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Here's how to care for them: Soil: Plant gardenias in humus-rich, acidic soil that is well-draining but moist.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Here's how to care for them: Soil: Plant gardenias in humus-rich, acidic soil that is well-draining but moist.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for acidic
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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