acidic, acid-based
Used in a Sentence
ericaceous
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ericaceous.
Editorial note
Normally organic matter rich soil suits ericaceous (acid loving) plants.
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Quick take
acidic, acid-based
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of ericaceous gathered in one view.
(especially of a plant) Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.
(botany) Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for ericaceous.
adjective
acidic, acid-based
adjective
(especially of a plant) Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.
adjective
(botany) Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
Example sentences
Normally organic matter rich soil suits ericaceous (acid loving) plants.
> ericaceous (acid loving) plants Not to be confused with erinaceous (pertaining to hedgehogs) plants.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use ericaceous in a sentence?
Normally organic matter rich soil suits ericaceous (acid loving) plants.
What does ericaceous mean?
acidic, acid-based
What part of speech is ericaceous?
ericaceous is commonly used as adjective.