acidulate

[ uh-sij-uh-leyt ]
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verb (used with object),a·cid·u·lat·ed, a·cid·u·lat·ing.
  1. to make somewhat acid.

  2. to sour; embitter.

Origin of acidulate

1
First recorded in 1725–35; acidul(ous) + -ate1

Other words from acidulate

  • a·cid·u·la·tion, noun
  • sem·i·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjective
  • su·per·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjective
  • un·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjective

Words Nearby acidulate

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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
  1. (tr) to make slightly acid or sour

Origin of acidulate

1
C18: acidulous + -ate 1

Derived forms of acidulate

  • acidulation, noun

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