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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Possible Worsening of Acid Reflux Symptoms Many juices, such as orange, lemon, and pineapple, are highly acidic and can worsen symptoms in people with acid reflux.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026 -
While both are safe and effective for preserving, citric acid can contribute a sharper, more acidic note, while salt tends to round out tomato flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Savannah police and the FBI are continuing to follow any possible leads to find whoever is responsible for the acid attack in a local park that left a woman with severe burns.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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If acid soil-loving plants are not thriving, have the soil tested and amend the pH with elemental sulfur.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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New this year is the Prickly Ever After Rita, a sweet and sour margarita with orange liquor, lime, and prickly pear, and their all-new mocktail, the Prickly Melon Rush with Red Bull Watermelon, prickly pear, lime juice, and lemon lime soda.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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It's seasoned with sumac, which has a distinctly sour, earthy flavor.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Tartish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartish. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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