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I'd say anything below 5.

Anything which has a measureable pH which is less than 7 is considered "acidic" but it's not necessarily considered to be "an acid". To be considered to be an "acid", that entity must be willing to freely give up free H+ ions. And the lower the pH, the more of these "free" H+ ions does that entity have. Consider, for example, the difference between battery acid, vinegar, and blood from a person with Ketosis. Battery acid is "strongly" acidic and is considered to be a very strong acid, because it readily gives up free H+ ions (and it has a LOT of them, hence its low pH). Vinegar has fewer H+ ions and is still considered to be an acid albeit a "weak" acid. Now blood from a person who has Ketosis is acidic but is not considered to be an acid, because it does not have a high ratio of H+ / OH- ions. Hope this helps.

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