Definition of ACIDIC

acidic

Meanings

Adjective

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

Adjective Satellite

  • being sour to the taste

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

From acid + -ic. Doublet of acidy.

Synonyms

acid, acidulent, acidulous

Scrabble Score: 11

acidic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acidic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acidic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

acidic is a valid Words With Friends word