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
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The combination of the formula's acidic component, which dissolves stains and the mild abrasive, which lifts the texture, effectively revives old cookware.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Baking soda, a fine white powder, can neutralize acidic carpet stains, absorb odors, and act as a gentle abrasive to help loosen and lift dirt and other debris.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What’s lacking is acid, some tang, to cut through the excess of richness.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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What begins as a slow, lumbering triplet rhythm gradually morphs into a fleet and elegant quasi-acid jam; drums that start off gently turn tough and clattering before the whole thing fades out in a soft sunset glow.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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Don’t worry — the accompanying sidecar of jim jeow dipping sauce brings the sour and spice for which Northern Thai cuisine is famous.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nothing a shot of mezcal with the pucker of sour apple can’t blot out.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Tartish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartish. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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