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Acidic vs Acidity - What's the difference?

acidic | acidity |

As an adjective acidic

is (chemistry) having a ph less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.

As a noun acidity is

the quality or state of being acid.

acidic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chemistry) Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
  • (mineralogy) Containing a high percentage of silica; opposed to basic.
  • Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.
    • an acidic solution

    Synonyms

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    Antonyms

    * basic

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    acidity

    English

    Noun

    (acidities)
  • The quality or state of being acid
  • The quality of sour; sourness; tartness; sharpness to the taste, as in the acidity of lemon juice.
    • Empty stomachs lead to acidity and leave a sour taste in the mouth.
  • (pathology) Excessive acid quality, as in gastric secretions.

    • Antonyms

    * alkalinity

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