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acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsi-də-tē
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being excessively acid
Synonyms
Examples of acidity in a Sentence
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
Recent Examples on the Web
The estate is only three miles from False Bay, which influences a cooling effect with winds counterbalancing hot summers, allowing for a longer growing season, enabling grapes to find an ideal balance between fruit ripeness, plenty of acidity and ripe tannins – creating a silky texture.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The resulting vinegar is then often diluted with water to create a final product with a standard 5% acidity.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
Vivid acidity and full mouthfeel offer a stunning backdrop to flavors of pink grapefruit, apricot, and lemon zest.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
The bright citrus and acidity helps cut through some of the meats’ richness and the tofu’s creaminess.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French & Late Latin; French acidité, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Late Latin aciditāt-, aciditās, from Latin acidus "sour, acid entry 2" + -itāt-, -itās -ity
First Known Use
1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidity. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being extremely acid
Medical Definition
acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē, a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being sour or chemically acid
the acidity of lemon juice
2
: the quality or state of being excessively or abnormally acid : hyperacidity
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