acidic — having the properties of an acid; having a pH less than 7
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the properties of an acid; having a pH less than 7
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsɪdɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's kimchi is so acidic that it could probably clean rust off metal.
- The acidic nature of coffee can erode tooth enamel over time.
- His acidic comments about my cooking made me want to serve him plain rice for a week.
acidic
ADJECTIVE[/əˈsɪdɪk/]
having the properties of an acid; having a pH less than 7
The acidic solution quickly dissolved the rusty metal.
Lemons and vinegar are naturally acidic. (having the properties of an acid)
The acidic liquid changed color during the experiment.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin acidus, meaning 'sour' or 'sharp-tasting'. The Latin root likely originated from the sensory experience of tasting sour substances such as vinegar or unripe wine, which were common in ancient Roman cuisine.
Breakdown
acidus (sour, sharp) + -ic (adjective-forming suffix), creating an adjective meaning 'having the qualities of or resembling acid'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's kimchi is so acidic that it could probably clean rust off metal.”
“The acidic nature of coffee can erode tooth enamel over time.”
“His acidic comments about my cooking made me want to serve him plain rice for a week.”
“Acidic fruits like oranges and grapefruits are rich in vitamin C.”
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