acidity
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- noun
- /əˈsɪdəti/
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acidez
- What you get is a jar of concentrated coffee, all the punch but barely any acidity.
- sweetness and acidity
- acidity and flavor
- acidity of vinegar
We we feel a sense like apples that are both tart and sweet, or like the pleasing acidity of an old wine.
- We we feel a sense like apples that are both tart and sweet, or like the pleasing acidity of an old wine.
Examples
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So these two Pickles will add some acidity, and we cut this with some hot mustard.
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Lovely flavor, texture, acidity, and just a hint of wood coming out in the aftertaste.
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Mr. Young thinks they are, but those of us who actually know how to cook on this planet like them for their acidity.
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Man, the acidity of the beef really hits you after having eaten these two.
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The mouth followed the nose, but with more pineapple and acidity from the beginning.
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In the mouth, there was acidity on the front and middle of the tongue, followed by focused flavors of dry, white fruit.
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There was a toasty aftertaste with good acidity.
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A good Chablis has a flinty, wet stone character with mouth-watering acidity.
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The mixture—sharp green acidity and the round comfort of the egg—reminds you of something extraordinary and far away.
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A little bit of acidity makes something more mouthwatering when it touches your tongue.
Synonyms
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3.7
A sharp, sour taste often in fruits
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A sharp, acidic taste like lemon or vinegar
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A sharp, pleasantly sour taste like lemon, often with a little spice
A sharp, slightly sour taste that feels fresh in the mouth
A slight sour taste in food or drink
A sharp sour taste like vinegar
A sharp, sour taste that makes your mouth pucker
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How Sour
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Etymology
Acidity comes from acid (Latin acidus) meaning 'sour', so think of lemon or vinegar as a memory. That's why acidity also means the sharp or sour taste you feel in the mouth.