acidulate
verb (used with object)
to make somewhat acid.
acidulation
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a word derived from
acidulate.
Example Sentences
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The usual test for solutions of aconitine consists in slight acidulation with acetic acid and addition of potassium permanganate, which causes the formation of a red crystalline precipitate.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
Out of the one there issues an indefinable odour of complacent sanctity, an unctuous redolence of union sacrée; out of the other, some acidulation of perversity.
From Aspects of Literature by J. Middleton Murry
The phrase "acidulation of perversity" might do, for it is easily modulated to the metrical form.
From The Principles of English Versification by Paull Franklin Baum
This rapid acidulation is synchronous with almost instantaneous unconsciousness and increased respiration.
From Origin and Nature of Emotions by George W. (Washington) Crile
The degree of acidulation does not appear to be very important, but about one-tenth per cent of strong acid does well.
From On Laboratory Arts by Richard Threlfall
