acidic

Meaning

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

Synonyms

acid

sour

acidulous

tart

acrid

corrosive

erosive

biting

acidulent

acerbic

ericaceous

vinegarish

acerb

sour-tasting

bitter

grumpy

morose

sore

sulky

sullen

surly

vinegary

make sour

Hyphenated as

a‧cid‧ic

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈsɪdɪk/

Etymology

From acid + -ic. Doublet of acidy.