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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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Conditions Triggered by Acidic Food Several conditions can be triggered by acidic foods.
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Other helpful adaptations include a featherless head to stay clean during feeding and a highly acidic digestive system to kill harmful bacteria.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Rats, too, dislike the acidic odor in vinegar, and ammonia smells similar to predator urine, which can scare them away.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024
For You, Too An additional reason for elevating your chicken soup with lemon rather than other acidic ingredients is the health benefits.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Other helpful adaptations include a featherless head to stay clean during feeding and a highly acidic digestive system to kill harmful bacteria.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Rats, too, dislike the acidic odor in vinegar, and ammonia smells similar to predator urine, which can scare them away.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024
For You, Too An additional reason for elevating your chicken soup with lemon rather than other acidic ingredients is the health benefits.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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