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acidulate
[ uh-sij-uh-leyt ]
/ əˈsɪdʒ əˌleɪt /
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verb (used with object), a·cid·u·lat·ed, a·cid·u·lat·ing.
to make somewhat acid.
to sour; embitter.
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Origin of acidulate
First recorded in 1725–35; acidul(ous) + -ate1
OTHER WORDS FROM acidulate
a·cid·u·la·tion, nounsem·i·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjectivesu·per·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjectiveun·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjectiveWords nearby acidulate
acid test, acid test ratio, acid-tongued, acid trip, acidulant, acidulate, acidulent, acidulous, aciduric, acid value, acid-washed
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How to use acidulate in a sentence
The fruit of this plant is a red pod filled with seeds imbedded in a soft pulp, it is slightly acidulate and astringent.
Gorillas & Chimpanzees|R. L. GarnerA cup of roselle juice diluted is better to acidulate with than the lemon juice.
The Khaki Kook Book|Mary Kennedy CoreAcidulate the filtered fluid slightly with hydrochloric acid, evaporate it to the bulk of 1⁄2 an ounce, and let it cool.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold CooleyIf tomatoes are not used, acidulate a combination of tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers.
The Khaki Kook Book|Mary Kennedy Core
British Dictionary definitions for acidulate
acidulate
/ (əˈsɪdjʊˌleɪt) /
verb
(tr) to make slightly acid or sour
Derived forms of acidulate
acidulation, nounWord Origin for acidulate
C18: acidulous + -ate 1
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