acidity

noun

ə-ˈsi-də-tē How to pronounce acidity (audio)
Definition of aciditynext
1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality detected a certain acidity in the way he responded

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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances

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Recent Examples of acidity That shift in acidity translated into a much more efficient conversion of nitrate to nitric oxide. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 The acidity cuts through heavy fats and brightens the overall flavor profile, Malivert adds. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026 Like the perfect peach, your fruit salad should dance between acidity and sweetness. — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 That has raised ocean acidity—a direct result of CO2 absorption—by 30%. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
  1. bitterness
  2. severity
  3. bite
  4. hostility
  5. edge
  6. bile
  7. virulence
  8. tartness
Noun
  • Delicate notes of wild berries complement the citrusy hop character and crisp, dry finish, creating a perfect balance of fruity flavor and bitterness.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • That path can lead to feelings of disappointment, bitterness and resentment.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of bitterness
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  • The report also examined whether models could achieve arbitrary code execution (ACE)—a high-severity exploit outcome that allows attackers to take control of a target system.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • If you’re offered surgery, ask specifically whether endoscopic decompression is an option and what your electrodiagnostic results say about severity.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of severity
Noun
  • In the 1960s a contagious reticulum cell sarcoma spread through a colony of laboratory hamsters, passing from animal to animal and even by the bite of a mosquito.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Strawberries pack an impressive amount of nutrition into every bite, with fiber a standout nutrient.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of bite
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  • Examining the harder chapters of our history is not the same as hostility toward America.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14 to halt hostilities, prompting gas to fall back below $4 a few days later.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • Connection feels safer when nobody has to guess where the edge is.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • Lake Michigan is its main shoreline, though the northern edge also touches the Black River, a popular spot for kayakers and boaters, who can tie up at the waterfront restaurants.
    — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • So after all that — all the bile oozing out from those tweets — the thing people were mad about wasn’t even true.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
  • Employees told Fillmore during the early 2022 meeting that Shapiro had recently injured a patient’s common bile duct, a small tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine, during surgery.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of bile
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  • Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The virulence of the French and Spanish wildfires, fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change, caught fire crews and authorities off guard.
    — Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of virulence
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  • Sweetness and a touch of tartness balance and brighten up this summer drink.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of tartness

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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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