acidity
Origin of acidity
1Other words from acidity
- non·a·cid·i·ty, noun
- o·ver·a·cid·i·ty, noun
- pre·a·cid·i·ty, noun
- su·per·a·cid·i·ty, noun
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How to use acidity in a sentence
Soft tannins and good acidity carry it to a dry, lingering finish.
This $15 pinot grigio from Italy’s mountains is bracing and edgy | Dave McIntyre | October 30, 2020 | Washington PostThese cheeses are moderate in acidity, moisture, and fat content, making them perfect showrunners for fondue.
The scientific way to make perfectly creamy fondue | By Pat Polowsky/Saveur | October 2, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThis brand also commits to flavor, scent, and significantly lower acidity, if that’s your speed.
Gear to make every day feel like National Coffee Day | PopSci Commerce Team | September 29, 2020 | Popular-ScienceSome vintners have worried about scorching summer heat, but cold summer nights helped most grapes keep balance and acidity.
Wildfires, trade wars, COVID-19: The 2020 global wine harvest may go down as the most challenging yet | Bernhard Warner | September 20, 2020 | FortuneExpect rounder wines with less of that typical zingy acidity.
Wildfires, trade wars, COVID-19: The 2020 global wine harvest may go down as the most challenging yet | Bernhard Warner | September 20, 2020 | Fortune
But that wine, a balanced blend of supple fruit, focused acidity and sweet spice, was my wake-up call.
Northern Rhone whites are all about mouth feel and texture-not acidity like white Burgundies.
What to Drink in 2014: 13 Chefs and Critics Picks | Jordan Salcito | January 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCider boasts acidity and (generally) effervescence, both of which cleanse the palate and add brightness and lift to rich dishes.
Low acidity levels are often corrected with additives during the winemaking process.
In this streamlined recipe, the salmon is half cooked on the grill and then half-“cooked” by the acidity of lime juice.
Factors which favor an early deposit are high acidity, diminished urinary pigments, and excessive excretion of uric acid.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddThe total acidity is then determined, and the difference between the two determinations indicates the amount of organic acids.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddThe acidity of the lemon will, no doubt, increase also the coagulating power of any rennet to which it may be added.
Domestic Animals | Richard L. Allen"Well, of course the aim is to protect girls," Mrs. Bassett replied, conscious of a disconcerting acidity in her aunt's remark.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonThere was a slight acidity here; but the poor fellow was put out.
My New Curate | P.A. Sheehan
British Dictionary definitions for acidity
/ (əˈsɪdɪtɪ) /
the quality or state of being acid
the amount of acid present in a solution, often expressed in terms of pH
another name for hyperacidity
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