How to Use acidity in a Sentence

acidity

noun
  • Adding too much acidity to the soil.
    Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
  • While off-dry, the wine is sweet-tart, with bright, tangy acidity.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Dec. 2021
  • The finish is round with a touch of crisp acidity in the post palate.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The acidity from the tamarind will make the shrimp tough and rubbery.
    Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2020
  • At the same time, the acidity that gives wine its tartness falls.
    Ian Mount, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Keep the soil moist, maintain a light mulch and check the soil acidity.
    Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 6 Mar. 2021
  • There's a strong taste of plums and raisin but with fairly tame acidity.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The acidity helps with the throat and the vocal cords, to kind of clear them.
    New York Times, 19 Apr. 2022
  • The acid cuts through the fat and salt; the fat and salt balances the acidity.
    Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
  • The lemon juice added just the right amount of acidity to keep the soup feeling light.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The palate is fresh, lean and textured with tingly acidity.
    Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Bright, fruity, earthy and spicy, with good acidity to keep it fresh and lively.
    Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The spices add a touch of warmth and aroma to balance the sharp acidity.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The zest gives you lots of lemon flavor without the acidity of the juice.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, the wine tends to have a higher acidity and less color.
    Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Intense acidity and a closing note of salt sit down and stay awhile.
    Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Racy acidity balances the wine and readies the palate for the next bite.
    Dallas News, 24 Oct. 2022
  • This is red berry and cherry all the way with lots of splashy acidity and floral notes.
    Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Fresh lemon juice is added at the end for the dish’s signature acidity.
    Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Don’t be too concerned about a mulch of any type changing the acidity of your soil.
    Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • Koch says that the acidity of vinegar can be hard on copper or brass pipes over time.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
  • The acidity of the lemon juice can strip or damage these surfaces.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Most recipes ask you to add wine to a dish to lend some level of acidity, not sweetness.
    Ashley Martens, Redbook, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Taste for acidity; this will vary with the sweetness of the tomatoes.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Tooth erosion is caused by the acidity of the vinegar.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Dark fruit is carried by firm acidity and fine-grained tannins.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Mayo calms some of the acidity, as does the egg, which also adds a soft, creamy texture.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Chilling a wine like this brings out the brightness of its fruit and makes the acidity pop even more.
    Amelia Goe, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2021
  • There is very good acidity, while the tannins are quite fine, and the oak notes are restrained.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Stir in a pinch of sugar to correct the acidity of the tomato puree.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022

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