diff --git a/doc/fixes34.4 b/doc/fixes34.4
index 6e42a24d3..07e14ca59 100644
--- a/doc/fixes34.4
+++ b/doc/fixes34.4
@@ -122,6 +122,7 @@ probing the resulting double-gold monster caused "static object freed" panic
 cursed wand might explode if used to engrave
 fatal wish from magic lamp left functional magic lamp in bones data
 fatal wish granted by monster left that monster in bones data
+death due to dipping potion of acid into a pool left the potion in bones data
 clear prompt from screen after ESC is used to abort "In what direction?"
 minor interface changes for interactively manipulating autopickup exceptions
 chatting with quest leader who was brought back from the dead gave warnings
diff --git a/src/potion.c b/src/potion.c
index f00b36270..c2be4cc9f 100644
--- a/src/potion.c
+++ b/src/potion.c
@@ -1717,8 +1717,9 @@ dodip()
 			rider_cant_reach(); /* not skilled enough to reach */
 #endif
 		    } else {
+			if (obj->otyp == POT_ACID) obj->in_use = 1;
 			(void) get_wet(obj);
-			if (obj->otyp == POT_ACID) useup(obj);
+			if (obj->in_use) useup(obj);
 		    }
 		    return 1;
 		}