tartish

as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids for this pie, use firm, tartish apples and not one of those mushy, insipid varieties

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Adjective
  • Some also claim that tomatoes turn out sweeter in less acidic soil, though the sugar content of a tomato may have more to do with that.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
  • Prep the Soil Watermelons are heavy feeders that need full sun, well-draining and slightly acidic soil, and lots of nutrients to grow.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Also, eating large quantities of food can lead to increase acid production and acid reflux.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Gastrointestinal Symptoms Fish oil may stimulate acid production in the stomach, which can cause heartburn or indigestion—especially if taken on an empty stomach.
    Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The relationship with Hamid hardly seems like a love story, but turns sour when Hamid meets Mahnaz’s much younger sister Mehri (Soha Niasti) and rethinks his proposal.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 May 2025
  • Highlights include the signature sweet and sour foie gras, ice plant salad, gong bao lobster, and peking duck.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“Tartish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartish. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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