acidic
gb/əsˈɪdɪk/ us/əsˈɪdɪk/
B1
English
savanyú, savas, csípős, gúnyos, maró, feljön a sava
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[food/drink] is acidic
The yogurt tastes a bit acidic, so I added some honey.
A joghurt kissé savanykás volt, ezért tettem hozzá egy kis mézet.
This tomato sauce is too acidic for me without a little sugar.
Nekem ez a paradicsomszósz egy kis cukor nélkül túl savas.
The wine has an acidic finish that makes it feel crisp.
Learner examples
Lemons are very acidic.
A citrom nagyon savanyú.
The soup tastes acidic.
A levesnek savanyú íze van.
Common mistake:
Learners may use "acid" (a noun) when they need "acidic" (an adjective): say "acidic taste," not "acid taste."
Meaning
sour, sharp taste
Collocations
acidic taste
|acidic flavor
|acidic smell
|acidic fruit
|acidic sauce
|acidic coffee
|slightly acidic
|too acidic
Synonyms
sour (More general and more common in everyday speech.)
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tart (Often used for pleasantly sour flavors.)
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sharp (Emphasizes a strong, biting taste.)
Antonyms
sweet (Opposite taste quality.)
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mild (Not strong or sharp in taste.)
Themes
food_and_drink
|daily_life
Definition
Acidic food or drink tastes sour.
Having a sharp, sour taste or smell like that of lemon juice or vinegar.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
savas
B2
Usage pattern:
[substance/solution] is acidic
The lab test showed the solution was strongly acidic.
A laboratóriumi vizsgálat kimutatta, hogy az oldat erősen savas.
Acidic water can corrode some metals over time.
A savas víz idővel kikezdhet bizonyos fémeket.
Add the indicator to see whether the liquid is acidic or alkaline.
Learner examples
Vinegar is acidic.
Az ecet savas kémhatású.
This liquid is acidic, not alkaline.
Ez a folyadék savas, nem lúgos.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "acidic" with "toxic"; something can be acidic without being poisonous.
Meaning
containing acid; low pH
Collocations
acidic solution
|acidic conditions
|acidic compound
|acidic mixture
|acidic pH
|weakly acidic
|highly acidic
|acidic reaction
|acidic environment
Synonyms
acid (Less common as an adjective; more common as a noun.)
Antonyms
alkaline (Having a pH above 7; the chemical opposite in this context.)
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basic (Scientific term meaning alkaline.)
Themes
science
|education
Definition
In science, acidic means it is an acid or has a low pH.
Having the chemical properties of an acid, especially a pH below 7.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[soil/water] is acidic
Blueberries grow well in acidic soil.
Az áfonya jól nő savanyú talajban.
The stream became more acidic after heavy mining runoff.
A patak vize a bányaterületről lefolyó szennyezett víz miatt savasabbá vált.
They tested the garden bed and found it was slightly acidic.
Learner examples
This plant likes acidic soil.
Ez a növény a savanyú talajt kedveli.
Meaning
soil or water with low pH
Collocations
acidic soil
|acidic groundwater
|acidic lake
|acidic runoff
|acidic peat
|acidic clay
|make the soil less acidic
Synonyms
sour (Common in gardening for soil, but less scientific.)
Antonyms
alkaline (Soil or water with a higher pH.)
Themes
environment
|nature
|gardening
Definition
Acidic soil or water has a low pH.
Having a high level of acidity, especially in soil or natural water, often affecting plant and animal life.
B2
4
Usage pattern:
[comment/tone] is acidic
He made an acidic remark about her presentation.
Csípős megjegyzést tett a prezentációjára.
Her email had an acidic tone that surprised the team.
Az e-mailje csípős hangnemű volt, ami meglepte a csapatot.
The review was funny in places but often acidic.
Learner examples
His comment was acidic.
A megjegyzése csípős volt.
Please don’t use an acidic tone.
Kérlek, ne használj ilyen csípős hangnemet.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse "acidic" (harsh/critical) with "acetic" (a chemical term meaning related to vinegar).
Meaning
harshly critical tone
Collocations
acidic remark
|acidic comment
|acidic tone
|acidic reply
|acidic criticism
|an acidic edge
|an acidic response
Synonyms
caustic (Stronger; suggests language that hurts or destroys confidence.)
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acerbic (More formal; often used for writing or humor.)
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biting (Emphasizes the sting of the criticism.)
Antonyms
kind (Not harsh or hurtful.)
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gentle (Soft and non-critical in tone.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|work
Definition
Acidic words sound angry and critical.
Bitterly sharp, sarcastic, or unkind in manner or speech.
B2
5
savas
B2
Usage pattern:
[food/meal] is acidic; [person] feels acidic
Spicy, acidic foods can trigger heartburn for some people.
A csípős, savas ételek egyeseknél gyomorégést válthatnak ki.
I felt acidic after the late-night pizza and soda.
A késő esti pizza és szénsavas üdítő után feljött a savam.
She avoids acidic drinks because they worsen her reflux.
Learner examples
Acidic foods can cause heartburn.
A savas ételek gyomorégést okozhatnak.
Common mistake:
Learners may say "I am acidic"; more natural is "I have acid reflux" or "My stomach feels acidic."
Meaning
causing heartburn; stomach acid
Collocations
acidic foods
|acidic meal
|acidic stomach
|feel acidic
|acidic feeling
|avoid acidic foods
Synonyms
acid-producing (More explicit; often used in health writing.)
Antonyms
soothing (Makes the stomach feel calmer rather than irritated.)
Themes
health
|daily_life
|food_and_drink
Definition
Some foods are acidic and can cause heartburn.
Likely to increase stomach acid or cause a burning feeling in the chest or throat; related to excess stomach acid.
Grammar
Dictionary form
acidic
IPA
GB/əsˈɪdɪk/
US/əsˈɪdɪk/
Syllables & stress
acid - ic (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: acidic
Word family
Core family
acid
noun B1
acidity
noun
Related words
acidify
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-acidic
adjective
Expressions
acidic remark
1/əsˈɪdɪk ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
unkind, sharp comment
an acidic remark = a mean, critical comment
Examples
- He made an acidic remark about her accent.
- Try to respond calmly, even if someone makes an acidic remark.
- Her speech was mostly polite, with one acidic remark near the end.
Learner examples
- Don’t make acidic remarks.
acidic soil
1/əsˈɪdɪk sˈɔɪl/
fixed phrase
soil with low pH
acidic soil = soil that is not alkaline
Examples
- Hydrangeas can change color depending on how acidic the soil is.
- They added lime to reduce the acidity of the soil because it was too acidic.
- The test kit showed the soil was acidic and needed treatment for this crop.
Learner examples
- This flower grows in acidic soil.
acidic solution
1/əsˈɪdɪk səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
liquid with low pH
an acidic solution = a liquid with a low pH
Examples
- Wear gloves when handling an acidic solution.
- The indicator turns red in an acidic solution.
- They neutralized the acidic solution before disposal.
Learner examples
- This is an acidic solution.
acidic taste
1/əsˈɪdɪk tˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
sharp, sour flavor
an acidic taste = a sour taste
Examples
- The soup has an acidic taste because of the tomatoes.
- If the milk has an acidic taste, it may be starting to spoil.
- She likes tea with an acidic taste from a squeeze of lemon.
Learner examples
- This juice has an acidic taste.
acidic tone
1/əsˈɪdɪk tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
sarcastic, critical voice
an acidic tone = a harsh, unfriendly tone
Examples
- She replied in an acidic tone that ended the discussion.
- His message had an acidic tone, even though the words were formal.
- Please keep an eye on your tone—it's coming across as acidic.
Learner examples
- He spoke in an acidic tone.