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acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsi-də-tē
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being excessively acid
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Examples of acidity in a Sentence
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Like the skillet above, it’s made from sturdy cast iron, but is also covered in a porcelain enamel that’s rust-resistant, non-reactive to acidity, and easy to clean.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Bright acidity, balanced, fine, focused flavors with green apples and grapefruit.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
When used as a marinade, buttermilk’s enzymes and acidity break down and tenderize proteins like chicken, beef, pork, and fish, along with adding that signature tangy flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
This important factor contributes to structure, concentration, acidity, and ageability.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French & Late Latin; French acidité, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Late Latin aciditāt-, aciditās, from Latin acidus "sour, acid entry 2" + -itāt-, -itās -ity
First Known Use
1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidity. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being extremely acid
Medical Definition
acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē, a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being sour or chemically acid
the acidity of lemon juice
2
: the quality or state of being excessively or abnormally acid : hyperacidity
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