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nonacidic

nonacidic

3.2
Not sour or acidic
  • adjective
  • /nɒnəˈsɪdɪk/
translation icon : no ácido
  • He chose a nonacidic juice to avoid irritating his throat.

Examples

  • This type of fertilizer is best for plants that prefer nonacidic soil.

  • The doctor recommended a nonacidic diet to help with her stomach problems.

  • This fruit is nonacidic and sweet.

  • I prefer nonacidic beverages in the morning.

  • After her surgery, the doctor recommended a diet of soft, nonacidic foods to help with healing.

  • Many people prefer nonacidic beverages like water or herbal tea to avoid stomach discomfort.

  • When cooking for someone with acid reflux, it's best to use nonacidic sauces and ingredients.

Antonyms

acidic
4 3.5

Tasting sharp and sour like lemon or vinegar

How Acidic

acidic
4 3.5
nonacidic
3.2
neutral
  • Specialized
4 5.2
alkaline
3 5.0

Surface Forms

nonacidic positive

Morphology

nonacidic = acidic (transparent) = non + acid + ic

Formed by adding the productive negative prefix 'non-' to the clear adjective 'acidic', yielding the straightforward meaning 'not acidic'.

Etymology

Nonacidic starts with non- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from acid meaning 'sour', as in a lemon. So nonacidic means 'not sour' and is used for foods, drinks, or soils that do not have strong acid and are gentler on the stomach or plants.