acidity

noun

acid·​i·​ty ə-ˈsi-də-tē How to pronounce acidity (audio)
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being excessively acid

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 There’s great persistence and a bright splash of acidity in the finish. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Share [Findings] Ocean acidity can now be predicted five years ahead of time. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024 The tartar sauce isn’t afraid of acidity, which does what it’s supposed to do: contain the fishiness of the fillet while emphasizing its sweet oceanic flavors. $6.16 per sandwich, but prices vary by location. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 Some wines are off-balanced with too much ripeness, too little acidity, and, in some cases, green, rough tannins. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Whole parsley leaves are tossed with mixed chicories, slices of pickled winter squash, and an apple cider vinaigrette for nice palate-cleansing acidity. Sunset Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024 On Lake Maggiore, camellias thrived in the mild microclimate and a soil with an acidity conducive to their growth. Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024 The drink, listed as Seedlip Smash on the Accomplice Bar menu, delivers a jolt of acidity and carbonation, and the Seedlip flavor mimics a tame gin. Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024 Pro tip: Spike the sauce with a touch of acidity from vinegar, citrus, or wine to cut through the richness and provide a more well-rounded taste. Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of acidity was in 1615

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Cite this Entry

“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidity. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

acidity

noun
acid·​i·​ty ə-ˈsid-ət-ē How to pronounce acidity (audio)
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- How to pronounce acidity (audio)
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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