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a⋅cid⋅ic

  [uh-sid-ik]
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–adjective
1. acid (def. 5).
2. Geology. acid (def. 8).
3. acid-forming (def. 1).
4. containing acid-bearing pollutants: Acidic runoff is poisoning the nation's rivers.
Origin:
1875–80; acid + -ic
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a·cid·ic   (ə-sĭd'ĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Acid.

  2. Tending to form an acid.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: acid·ic
Pronunciation: &-'sid-ik, a-
Function: adjective
1 : acid-forming
2 : ACID
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Science Dictionary
acid   (ās'ĭd)  Pronunciation Key 
Any of a class of compounds that form hydrogen ions when dissolved in water, and whose aqueous solutions react with bases and certain metals to form salts. Acids turn blue litmus paper red and have a pH of less than 7. Their aqueous solutions have a sour taste. Compare base.

acidic adjective
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