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US
/əˈsɪdəti/
]
[ UK /æsˈɪdɪti/ ]
[ UK /æsˈɪdɪti/ ]
NOUN
- the property of being acidic
- pH values below 7
- the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth
How To Use acidity In A Sentence
- This is a well-made wine that delivers sweet red and black fruits harmoniously integrated with ripe tannins and soft acidity.
- Note the extremes of acidity and alkalinity in which macroscopical growth has developed (Range of reaction). The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged.
- Because it improves digestion but does not heat the body, Amla-Berry is ideal for calming mild to moderate hyperacidity.
- [She has risen and stands rubbing her arm and recovering her placidity, which is considerable.] Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works
- Tomato paste is also used heavily for its acidity, which balances the 'beefiness' of the dish. Archive 2007-02-01
- Throwing a cup of bicarbonate of soda down a septic toilet each week will help to reduce acidity, and encourage the growth of waste-digesting bacteria.
- The aromas and flavours of fresh ripe pineapple are topped with a hint of honey backed by zippy acidity.
- These conditions are challenging - retaining acidity and preventing sunburnt fruit are two of the main problems - but the abundance of very young vines is still a huge factor limiting the overall quality.
- A whoosh of freshly ground mocha coffee hits the nose and then, once the wine hits your mouth, it's joined by black fruits, liquorice, spice and a spray of refreshing acidity.
- Hannah's remembrances of things past, however, are sometimes skewed by subtle dissonances and a sense of anxiety that disturb the apparent placidity of his picture-perfect world.