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acidity

[ uh-sid-i-tee ]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being acid.
  2. sourness; tartness.
  3. excessive acid quality, as of the gastric juice.


acidity

/ əˈɪɪɪ /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being acid
  2. the amount of acid present in a solution, often expressed in terms of pH
  3. another name for hyperacidity
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDza·i·ٲ noun
  • v··i·ٲ noun
  • a·i·ٲ noun
  • p··i·ٲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acidity1

From the Late Latin word 徱, dating back to 1610–20. See acid, -ity
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Pantry staples like Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, or a splash of vinegar can ground your glaze, giving it the depth and acidity it needs to balance the sweetness.

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Think about acidity, brightness, citrus, vinegars, and spices.

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The richness of the egg yolk and oil provides the fat, while vinegar or lemon adds the acidity and just a touch of salt rounds everything out.

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The sun-dried tomatoes caramelize, while the fresh cherries burst, rounding out the acidity with a backbone of umami.

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"The deep ocean is impacted by climate change similar to the shallow ocean — decreasing oxygen, increasing acidity and temperature will all have profound impacts."

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