Word after "citric" or "sulfuric" (4)

I believe the answer is:

acid

(Other definitions for acid that I've seen before include "Alkali's opposite" , "Cutting" , "Polluted precipitation" , "Substance with pH of less than 7" , "Tart, sour" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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