acidic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7)
  2. adjective satellite being sour to the taste
    acidulent; acid; acidulous.

WordNet


A*cid"ic adjective
Definitions
  1. (Min.) Containing a high percentage of silica; -- opposed to basic. 2. of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid, as an acidic solution.

Webster 1913