acidic
Acidic food or drink tastes sour.
Having a sharp, sour taste or smell like that of lemon juice or vinegar.
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.
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.
Acidic words sound angry and critical.
Bitterly sharp, sarcastic, or unkind in manner or speech.
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.
- Base: acidic
acidic remark
1unkind, sharp comment
an acidic remark = a mean, critical comment
- 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.
- Don’t make acidic remarks.
acidic soil
1soil with low pH
acidic soil = soil that is not alkaline
- 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.
- This flower grows in acidic soil.
acidic solution
1liquid with low pH
an acidic solution = a liquid with a low pH
- Wear gloves when handling an acidic solution.
- The indicator turns red in an acidic solution.
- They neutralized the acidic solution before disposal.
- This is an acidic solution.
acidic taste
1sharp, sour flavor
an acidic taste = a sour taste
- 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.
- This juice has an acidic taste.
acidic tone
1sarcastic, critical voice
an acidic tone = a harsh, unfriendly tone
- 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.
- He spoke in an acidic tone.