ACIDIC

acidic

(adjective) being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7)

acidic, acid, acidulent, acidulous

(adjective) being sour to the taste

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

acidic (comparative more acidic, superlative most acidic)

(chemistry) Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.

(mineralogy) Containing a high percentage of silica; opposed to basic.

Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.

Synonyms

• acid

Antonyms

• (having pH less than 7): basic

Source: Wiktionary


A*cid"ic, a. (Min.)

Definition: Containing a high percentage of silica; -- opposed to basic. an acidic solution.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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