Acidic

Pronunciation: /əˈsɪdɪk/

Definitions of acidic

adjective describing a substance that has a pH below 7, indicating a high concentration of hydrogen ions

Example Sentences

A1 Lemon juice is acidic.

A2 Vinegar has an acidic taste.

B1 Some fruits like oranges can be acidic.

B2 The pH level of the solution was found to be highly acidic.

C1 The scientist conducted experiments to determine the acidic properties of the substance.

C2 The acidic nature of the soil made it unsuitable for growing certain plants.

Examples of acidic in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted a study on the effects of acidic substances on plant growth.

informal I can't stand the taste of acidic foods like lemons and vinegar.

slang That drink is way too acidic for my liking.

figurative His acidic remarks left a sour taste in everyone's mouth.

Grammatical Forms of acidic

• past tense: acidified
• plural: acidics
• comparative: more acidic
• superlative: most acidic
• present tense: acidifies
• future tense: will acidify
• perfect tense: has acidified
• continuous tense: is acidifying
• singular: acidic
• positive degree: acidic
• infinitive: to acidify
• gerund: acidifying
• participle: acidified

Origin and Evolution of acidic

First Known Use: 1644 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acidic' originated from the Latin word 'acidus', meaning sour or sharp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the taste of sour substances, the term 'acidic' has evolved to refer to substances that have a pH level below 7 and are capable of reacting with bases to form salts.