subacid

[ suhb-as-id ]

adjective
  1. slightly or moderately acid or sour: a subacid fruit.

  2. (of a person or a person's speech, temper, etc.) somewhat biting or sharp.

Origin of subacid

1
First recorded in 1660–70; sub- + acid

Other words from subacid

  • sub·a·cid·i·ty [suhb-uh-sid-i-tee], /ˌsʌb əˈsɪd ɪ ti/, sub·ac·id·ness, noun
  • sub·ac·id·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for subacid

subacid

/ (sʌbˈæsɪd) /


adjective
  1. (esp of some fruits) moderately acid or sour

Derived forms of subacid

  • subacidity (ˌsʌbəˈsɪdɪtɪ) or subacidness, noun
  • subacidly, adverb

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