subacid

[ suhb-as-id ]

adjective

1. slightly or moderately acid or sour:

   a subacid fruit.

2. (of a person or a person's speech, temper, etc.) somewhat biting or sharp.

subacid

/ sʌbˈæsɪd; ˌsʌbəˈsɪdɪtɪ /

adjective

1. (esp of some fruits) moderately acid or sour

Derived Forms

• subacidity, noun
• subˈacidly, adverb

Other Words From

• sub·a·cid·i·ty [suhb-, uh, -, sid, -i-tee], sub·acid·ness noun
• sub·acid·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of subacid¹

First recorded in 1660–70; sub- + acid

Example Sentences

Berries small, amber-colored; subacid, with slight Catawba flavor.

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Berries of medium size, round, dark purple, somewhat sweet to subacid with slight Candicans flavor.

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Subacid, sub-as′id, adj. moderately acid, not unpleasantly sour: somewhat sharp or biting.

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Oysters and Sauterne suit spring; and then, when summer sets in, we lean towards the subacid fruits and claret-cup.

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It is eaten boiled or roasted, and has a pleasant subacid taste.

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