How to Use acidic in a Sentence
acidic
adjective- The soil in our garden is very acidic.
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Buttermilk is thick and creamy with a mildly acidic taste.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024 -
Many of us wouldn't think an acidic lake set in the shadow of a volcano would be the best place to live.
— Nikk Ogasa, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2021 -
An acidic pH helps keep your skin balanced, healthy, and radiant.
— Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 28 Dec. 2020 -
Some thought it may have been left behind by the evaporation of small amounts of salty, acidic water.
— Tess Joosse, Science | AAAS, 26 Jan. 2021 -
Parkerizing also aims to rust-proof iron or steel by dunking parts in a hot acidic solution.
— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 Jan. 2021 -
Most plants do fine with a neutral pH, but some plants prefer acidic soil and others prefer alkaline soil.
— Judy Hake, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Feb. 2021 -
Minerality, white and black pepper, and subtle salty and acidic nuances add depth.
— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 -
Plus, the enamel can handle acidic pan sauces that would jeopardize the seasoning of a regular cast iron.
— Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024 -
It was coined by biochemist Neil Krieger, who felt that English needed a term for these acidic attacks.
— Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Jan. 2021 -
But Fennell also has a sly sense of humor, which emerges in Cassandra's acidic remarks and in the romcom scenes.
— Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 14 Jan. 2021 -
The soils north of Lake Pontchartrain tend to be quite acidic, and this is perfect for growing rabbiteye blueberries.
— Dan Gill, NOLA.com, 3 Feb. 2021 -
These medications need an acidic environment to be properly absorbed by your body.
— Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024 -
The discovery made headlines, because jarosite needs water to form, along with iron, sulfate, potassium, and acidic conditions.
— Tess Joosse, Science | AAAS, 26 Jan. 2021 -
Soil Composition The Christmas cactus prefers a well-draining soil that is neutral or acidic.
— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 -
These wetlands mimic conditions found in TB patients' lungs: acidic, low in nutrients, and oxygen-deprived.
— Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 -
Feeding cows anything other than grass can change the pH of the stomach and potentially create an acidic stomach environment.
— Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2021 -
Acidity of Bubbly Water One belief is that bubbly water is too acidic and that alkaline drinks may be better for you.
— Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024 -
The soil up there is sandy and acidic, and my soil is clay.
— Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 -
The name 'amino acid' comes from the fact that the carboxyl group is acidic.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2022 -
The more acidic the soil, the bluer your hydrangeas will turn out.
— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 -
The sand is so acidic here, the snow doesn’t always stick.
— Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 May 2022 -
In the mouth a crisply acidic and assertive wine that is rich and plush on the cheeks.
— Tom Mullen, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021 -
His skin toughened against the acidic pulp that the plant spat when cleaved.
— Tucker Harris, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024 -
Lime can be used to raise the soil's pH if your soil is too acidic.
— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024 -
Salt brings out all the sweet and acidic flavors of the tomato.
— Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 -
The term also refers to fog, hail or even dust that is acidic.
— Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2023 -
Vinegar is acidic, which can help break down the stain.
— Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 July 2023 -
In the tank with hotter and more acidic waters, about half the corals died.
— NBC News, 10 Mar. 2022 -
If the soil begins fizzing, then the soil is likely acidic.
— Brett Martin, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2023
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