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The soil in our garden is very acidic.
the acidic water of a polluted lake
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The way the soil responds will give you an idea of whether your soil is acidic, alkaline, or neutral.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
The acidic soil at Sutton Hoo, which rotted away the wood of the Anglo-Saxon ship and only left impressions of planks and rows of iron rivets, means that many of the bone combs previously found at Sutton Hoo have not been well-preserved, Howarth said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
The Royal Horticultural Society in the U.K. says that Venus flytraps require specific care, including acidic soil, high humidity, and plenty of sunlight.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
As excess greenhouse gases heat the planet, the ocean becomes more acidic, impacting marine life, Hönisch said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
The acidic soil at Sutton Hoo, which rotted away the wood of the Anglo-Saxon ship and only left impressions of planks and rows of iron rivets, means that many of the bone combs previously found at Sutton Hoo have not been well-preserved, Howarth said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
The Royal Horticultural Society in the U.K. says that Venus flytraps require specific care, including acidic soil, high humidity, and plenty of sunlight.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
As excess greenhouse gases heat the planet, the ocean becomes more acidic, impacting marine life, Hönisch said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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acidic
adjective
acid·ic
ə-ˈsid-ik, a- 
1
: acid-forming
2
: acid
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