acidic

adjective
UK: /əˈsɪd.ɪk/
US: /əˈsɪd.ɪk/

  1. Containing acid; having the properties of an acid.

    1. Lemon juice is acidic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soil in this region is naturally acidic, affecting what plants can grow here. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a pH of less than 7.

    1. The solution turned red, showing it was acidic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist measured the pH to determine how acidic the sample was before the experiment. [ ] [ ]

  3. Sharp or bitter in taste.

    1. This wine has an acidic flavor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sauce had an acidic tang that cut through the richness of the dish. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sour tart acid bitter

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acidic" in English means: Containing acid; having the properties of an acid., Having a pH of less than 7., Sharp or bitter in taste..

The phonetic transcription of "acidic" is /əˈsɪd.ɪk/ in British English and /əˈsɪd.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acidic": sour, tart, acid, bitter.

Example usage of "acidic": "Lemon juice is acidic.". More examples on the page.