acidulate

[ uh-sij-uh-leyt ]

verb (used with object)

, a·cid·u·lat·ed, a·cid·u·lat·ing.

1. to make somewhat acid.
2. to sour; embitter.

acidulate

/ əˈsɪdjʊˌleɪt /

verb

1. tr to make slightly acid or sour

Derived Forms

• aˌciduˈlation, noun

Other Words From

• a·cidu·lation noun
• semi·a·cidu·lated adjective
• super·a·cidu·lated adjective
• una·cidu·lated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acidulate¹

First recorded in 1725–35; acidul(ous) + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of acidulate¹

C18: acidulous + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The fruit of this plant is a red pod filled with seeds imbedded in a soft pulp, it is slightly acidulate and astringent.

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A cup of roselle juice diluted is better to acidulate with than the lemon juice.

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Acidulate the filtered fluid slightly with hydrochloric acid, evaporate it to the bulk of 1⁄2 an ounce, and let it cool.

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If tomatoes are not used, acidulate a combination of tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers.

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