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
  • Since iron availability depends on an acidic environment, this reduces its absorption.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • British yelper Yungblud released his debut in 2018 and has been cultivating a fervent fanbase for his ambitious, acidic music in the years since, but his co-sign from Ozzy Osbourne before the metal titan’s death this summer and his ambitious album Idols raised his profile in the wider rock world.
    Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Drinking coffee may stimulate an increase in acid production in the stomach.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This touchscreen pod machine has a lot to offer, including rich, balanced, coffee; a whopping eight brewing sizes; one-touch presets for low-acid, Americano, iced coffee, and cold brew; plus customizable temperature control and brew strength.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Rancidity is when the oils in nuts break down, causing the nut to smell sharp, sour, or like paint.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • This raised the possibility of an extramarital relationship gone sour.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Tartish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartish. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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