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

/ əˈsɪdɪtɪ /

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

Other Word Forms

• nonacidity noun
• overacidity noun
• preacidity noun
• superacidity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of acidity¹

From the Late Latin word aciditās, dating back to 1610–20. See acid, -ity

Example Sentences

When these deep waters rise again, they deliver this accumulated acidity back to the surface, where the water interacts with atmospheric CO2 and becomes even more acidic.

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Aged in stainless steel and neutral oak, it’s dry and well-balanced, with a bright but not overly assertive acidity, deft minerality and pleasingly delicate persistence in the mouth.

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Almost always, though, a good Chenin Blanc offers refreshingly bright acidity and aromas of pear, green apple and spice ideal for this often-weighty meal.

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It’s intense with a touch of bitterness that’s not necessarily unappealing, but adds a layer of acidity that can be mellowed out with your favorite creamer, milk or sugar.

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Each was tested for sugar levels, acidity, pH, and overall taste.

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