SOURISH Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

sourish

adjective

Definition of sourish

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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Equatic pumps seawater through an electrolyzer, where an electric current passes through a sandwich of plastic and metal plates and separates the water into two streams, one alkaline and one acidic, while also producing oxygen and hydrogen.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Under alkaline conditions, splitting water molecules takes over 100 times longer than in acidic environments.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of acidic

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Whatever your pleasure, there’s no wrong way to take an acid trip.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of acid

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Its warped vocal harmonies are ripe and sour, including guest appearances from the band’s friends, and off-kilter squiggles on steel guitar deviate from their usual pattern.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
This Advent calendar is our favorite pick for recipients that prefer their candy a little more sour.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

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