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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, adjective

Words nearby acidulate

acid test, acid test ratio, acid-tongued, acid trip, acidulant, acidulate, acidulent, acidulous, aciduric, acid value, acid-washed
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Words related to acidulate

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

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. Garner

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

    The Khaki Kook Book|Mary Kennedy Core

  • 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

  • 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 forms of acidulate

acidulation, noun

Word Origin for acidulate

C18: acidulous + -ate 1
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