adjective

acidic

/əˈsɪdɪk/ ac·id·ic 3 syllables

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

Word facts

Part of speech adjective
Syllables 3
Letters 6
Starts with A

Definition of Acidic

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

How to use Acidic

Acidic is a adjective. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include acid — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Acidic

Antonyms for Acidic

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How many syllables does acidic have?

Acidic has 3 syllables: ac·id·ic. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is acidic?

Acidic is used as a adjective. As an adjective, it describes or modifies a noun.

What are synonyms for acidic?

Words with similar meanings to acidic include acid. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use acidic in a sentence?

Acidic can be used in sentences where a adjective describing having a ph less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alk is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as acidic?

Acidic starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does acidic have?

Acidic has 6 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.