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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.

RELATED WORDS

annoy, disillusion, aggravate, exasperate, irritate, disaffect, sour, exacerbate, thicken, acerbate, condense, clot, turn, spoil, ferment, congeal, coagulate, acidify, clabber, envenom

Nearby words

acidophilic, acidophilus, acidophilus milk, acidosis, acidulant, acidulate, acidulent, acidulous, aciduria, aciduric, acidy

Origin of acidulate

First recorded in 1725–35; acidul(ous) + -ate1
Related formsa·cid·u·la·tion, nounsem·i·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjectivesu·per·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjectiveun·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjective
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Examples from the Web for acidulate

  • Acidulate 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 Cooley

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

    The Khaki Kook Book|Mary Kennedy Core

  • If 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 Formsacidulation, noun

Word Origin for acidulate

C18: acidulous + -ate 1
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