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acidic

UK
/əˈsɪd.ɪk/
US
/əˈsɪd.ɪk/

Translations

acidicadjective
more acidic
Comp.
most acidic
Super.
UK
/əˈsɪd.ɪk/
US
/əˈsɪd.ɪk/
acidePour un goût ou une odeur âpres, aigres.
The lemon juice was too acidic for my taste.
Le jus de citron était trop acide à mon goût.
acideEn chimie et pour les sols ou substances ayant des propriétés acides.
The soil in this region is quite acidic, which affects the types of plants that can grow here.
Le sol de cette région est assez acide, ce qui influe sur les types de plantes qui peuvent y pousser.
Additional translations
acerbePour une remarque ou un ton mordant, piquant.
Synonyms
corrosive
vinegary
caustic
bitter
sharp
tart
sour
Antonyms
basic
alkaline

Definitions

acidicadjective
Having a sour or sharp taste or smell.
The lemon juice was too acidic for my taste.
Containing acid or having the properties of an acid.
The soil in this region is quite acidic, which affects the types of plants that can grow here.
Harsh or biting in tone or manner.
Her acidic remarks during the meeting left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
(Chemistry) Having a pH value of less than 7; tending to increase the concentration of hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.
Rainwater can become acidic when it absorbs pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, lowering its pH below 7.
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