subacid

[ suhb-as-id ]
/ sʌbˈæs ɪd /

adjective

slightly or moderately acid or sour: a subacid fruit.
(of a person or a person's speech, temper, etc.) somewhat biting or sharp.

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Origin of subacid

First recorded in 1660–70; sub- + acid

OTHER WORDS FROM subacid

sub·a·cid·i·ty [suhb-uh-sid-i-tee] /ˌsʌb əˈsɪd ɪ ti/, sub·ac·id·ness, nounsub·ac·id·ly, adverb

Words nearby subacid

sub-surface, sub-zero, sub., subabdominal, subacetate, subacid, subacromial bursa, subacute, subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord, subacute inflammation, subacute migratory panniculitis
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British Dictionary definitions for subacid

subacid
/ (sʌbˈæsɪd) /

adjective

(esp of some fruits) moderately acid or sour

Derived forms of subacid

subacidity (ˌsʌbəˈsɪdɪtɪ) or subacidness, nounsubacidly, adverb
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