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acidic

/əˈsɪd.ɪk/ adjective

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  1. Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.
    an acidic solution
  2. Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
  3. Containing a high percentage of silica-bearing minerals.

Origin

From acid + -ic. Doublet of acidy.

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