cooking
: made somewhat acidic especially by the addition of a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar
We poached salmon in a court bouillon—most commonly, acidulated water seasoned with mirepoix.Michael Ruhlman

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of acidulate

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acidulated was in 1669

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“Acidulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidulated. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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