acidulated

adjective

acid·​u·​lat·​ed ə-ˈsi-jə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce acidulated (audio)
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

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Core and cut into medium dice the unpeeled pears and immediately place in the acidulated water. cleveland, 4 Aug. 2020 While still cutting the apples, place the finished apple wedges in a bowl of acidulated water (add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to water) to prevent oxidation. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2017 Each line cook takes off the tops, peels them, and then turns them in acidulated water. Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 20 Apr. 2017

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 10 Nov. 2024.

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