as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
real French Chablis is going to taste sourish to someone who's had only the jug wine marketed under that name
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Some require extreme heat or highly acidic conditions.
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Blooming from late spring to summer and growing well in USDA Zones 7 to 11, gardenias prefer bright, indirect light, acidic, consistently moist soil, and regular feeding with an acidic fertilizer.
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Soft water contains few minerals and is acid.
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So, this is like an acid trip for me.
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Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly.
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Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
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“Sourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sourish. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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