How to Use acidic in a Sentence

acidic

adjective
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  • The soil in our garden is very acidic.
  • The sand is so acidic here, the snow doesn’t always stick.
    — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 May 2022
  • The end result: a strong cup that packs a punch without being too acidic.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • All vinegars are acidic, and acids do kill some plants and valuable soil microbes.
    — oregonlive, 21 May 2022
  • Keep in mind that this sprayer isn’t intended for acidic or corrosive solutions.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 20 May 2022
  • Aspen prefers the moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil found at higher elevations.
    — oregonlive, 28 May 2022
  • Blood flow to the heart is reduced after a heart attack, which makes the cell environment more acidic and leads to cell death.
    — New York Times, 3 May 2022
  • Tewes said silver maple, tatarian maple and some oaks can’t draw nutrients out of Utah’s acidic soil.
    — Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • Avoid fizzy drinks, spicy or acidic foods, artificial sweeteners, and drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup.
    — Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
  • Usually there’s some kind of creamy sauce or spread and a bright, acidic slaw to provide contrasting textures and flavors.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
  • However, while less acidic liquids will result in more pungent mustards, the spiciness fades over time.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
  • The slightly acidic aromas belie more beautiful flavors.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • More acidic liquids can prevent the formation of those spicy molecules, resulting in milder mustards.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
  • Iced coffee made from medium-acidic, very tasty Coffea stenophylla beans that can withstand warmer temperatures.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Natural cocoa powder is naturally acidic and provides a sharp, citrusy finish.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Bacteria that are undesirable prefer an acidic environment.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • If the soil begins fizzing, then the soil is likely acidic.
    — Brett Martin, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2023
  • The corn — boiled first to plump its kernels — is mixed with mint and lime juice to add an acidic crunch to the dish.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Most moss prefers medium to dense shade and acidic soil.
    — Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
  • The habanero is least ripe when green, and its taste a bit more bitter and acidic.
    — Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The corn — boiled first to plump its kernels — is mixed with mint and lime juice to add an acidic crunch to the dish. Get the recipe.
    — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2022
  • This causes the pH to drop, which makes the flavor profile more acidic.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Oct. 2023

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