acidic

Related words

acid + -ic

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈsɪdɪk/, enPR: əsĭdʹĭk

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• Hyphenation: a‧cid‧ic

Adjective

Positive acidic

Comparative more acidic

Superlative most acidic

1. (chemistry) Something that is acidic has a pH level less than 7, is sour, and makes basic solutions more neutral.
   • Synonym: acid
   • Antonyms: base and basic
2. (mineralogy) Something that is acidic has a high percentage of silica.
3. Something that is acidic is of or related to acid or has the characteristics of an acid.
   • Antonym: basic

   Lemon juice is an acidic solution