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The degree of acidulation does not appear to be very important, but about one-tenth per cent of strong acid does well.

From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard

The phrase "acidulation of perversity" might do, for it is easily modulated to the metrical form.

From The Principles of English Versification by Baum, Paull Franklin

This rapid acidulation is synchronous with almost instantaneous unconsciousness and increased respiration.

From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)

Out of the one there issues an indefinable odour of complacent sanctity, an unctuous redolence of union sacrée; out of the other, some acidulation of perversity.

From Aspects of Literature by Murry, J. Middleton

The usual test for solutions of aconitine consists in slight acidulation with acetic acid and addition of potassium permanganate, which causes the formation of a red crystalline precipitate.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg