acidic

• Qualifie une substance qui a les propriétés d'un acide, par exemple un goût aigre ou un pH inférieur à 7 ; se dit aussi d'un caractère ou d'un propos mordant, incisif.

Describes a substance that has the properties of an acid, such as a sour taste or a pH level below 7.

1. Having a low pHB2formalscientific

   Describes a substance that contains acid or has a pH level lower than 7.

   acide

   • Lemon juice is highly acidic.
   • The soil in this region is too acidic for most crops.
   • Acidic solutions can corrode certain metals.

   Synonymesacid

   Antonymesalkalinebasic

2. Sour tasteB1formal

   Having a sharp, sour, or tangy flavor, like that of vinegar or citrus fruit.

   goût acide

   • The wine had an acidic aftertaste.
   • These green apples are quite acidic.
   • The sauce was too acidic and needed some sugar.

   Synonymesacerbicacetousacidsharpsourtangytartvinegary

   Antonymesblandmildsweet