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
Its bowl is the widest and shortest of all the glasses on this list, which has one main purpose: to capture the aromatics of light-bodied red wines that have high acidity and are moderately tannic.
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Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 8 Apr. 2024
Its acidity reacts with leavening agents in some recipes to create light, tender cookies.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Baking powder’s little bit of acidity both bolsters the tartness of the yogurt and lemon juice in these muffins, and makes the crumb tender.
—Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
Expect hints of citrus rind, peach skin, apricot and wild herbs wrapped around a core of acidity that gives the wine a tight focus.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
The combination of heat and acidity caused the lead glaze to break down.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2024
Work is also being done to understand why the microbial populations in the soil are different, and why the acidity and tannins in the wine vary.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
This equates to fruity flavors and high acidity, with climates that can be similar to wine regions in northern California and even Germany.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Serve the bruschetta with a Sauvignon Blanc that balances refreshing citrus acidity with some oak for richness.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 8 Apr. 2024
Its acidity reacts with leavening agents in some recipes to create light, tender cookies.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Baking powder’s little bit of acidity both bolsters the tartness of the yogurt and lemon juice in these muffins, and makes the crumb tender.
—Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
Expect hints of citrus rind, peach skin, apricot and wild herbs wrapped around a core of acidity that gives the wine a tight focus.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
The combination of heat and acidity caused the lead glaze to break down.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2024
Work is also being done to understand why the microbial populations in the soil are different, and why the acidity and tannins in the wine vary.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
This equates to fruity flavors and high acidity, with climates that can be similar to wine regions in northern California and even Germany.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Serve the bruschetta with a Sauvignon Blanc that balances refreshing citrus acidity with some oak for richness.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
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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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