acidy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of acidy
Example Sentences
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A bit of acidy bile rode up her throat.
From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2013
This simple, supple premise allows for pop-cultural japes, low banter and a nice, acidy undertaste.
From Time Magazine Archive
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The Meridas are raised at higher altitudes than Cucutas, and good grades are sought for their peculiarly delicate flavor—which is neither acidy nor bitter—and heavy body.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
The blender describes flavors as, acidy, bitter, smooth, neutral, flat, wild, grassy, groundy, sour, fermented, and hidey; and he mixes the coffees accordingly to obtain the desired taste in the cup.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
For the first-named kind, the blender will mix together the coffees that have an acidy characteristic; while for a non-acidy blend, he will mix an acidy growth with one having a neutral flavor.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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