How to Use acidic in a Sentence

acidic

adjective
  • The soil in our garden is very acidic.
  • Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.
    — Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid acidic, spicy and sharp or crunchy foods.
    — CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Too many lemon peels can make your soil too acidic.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • If your soil is too acidic, amend it with lime.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
  • The slaw is a perfect acidic side.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • But are there any types of plants that do well in more acidic soil?
    — oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2020
  • Over time, the egg white becomes more acidic.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Dark roasts are less acidic than other roasts.
    — Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Light roast coffees are more acidic than dark roasts.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Both thrive in well-draining, acidic soil and full sun.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Even lemon juice and orange juice are more acidic than acid rain.
    — Angela Fritz, Washington Post, 10 May 2018
  • The term also refers to fog, hail or even dust that is acidic.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • The name 'amino acid' comes from the fact that the carboxyl group is acidic.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The lower the number the more acidic the soil.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Most oaks prefer a neutral to acidic soil.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
  • In the mouth a crisply acidic and assertive wine that is rich and plush on the cheeks.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Salt brings out all the sweet and acidic flavors of the tomato.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 July 2022
  • The main risk is from contact with acidic food, like pickles.
    — oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2020
  • The ash can also have an acidic coating, which can burn leaves.
    — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Pair acidic foods with dairy to help neutralize acid.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Some varieties may taste tart and acidic.
    — Joy Emeh, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Fill the pot with loose, slightly acidic soil that drains quickly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Fill the pot with loose, slightly acidic soil that drains quickly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Don't cook tomato sauces and other acidic foods in cast iron.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Buttermilk is very acidic and will break down the fibers of a pork chop.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Glass won’t react with acidic juices, so the flavor stays pure.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025

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