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acidy

[ as-i-dee ]
/ ˈæs ɪ di /
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adjective
of the nature of or resembling acid; sharp; sour: an acidy taste.
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Origin of acidy

acid + -y1

Words nearby acidy

acidulous, aciduric, acid value, acid-washed, acid washing, acidy, acierate, aciform, ACII, acinaceous, acinaciform
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How to use acidy in a sentence

  • They are quite acidy, but have a desirable flavor; and when blended with coffees like Bourbon Santos, make a satisfactory cup.

    All About Coffee|William H. Ukers

  • It is frequently declared that some of these coffees are often acidy enough to sour cream if used straight.

    All About Coffee|William H. Ukers

  • This produces a soft mushy cheese which sometimes is "acidy" or sour.

    The Book of Cheese|Charles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk
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