Acescent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈsiːsənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Acescent is an adjective meaning Turning sour; readily becoming tart or acid; slightly sour.
Meaning
Turning sour; readily becoming tart or acid; slightly sour.
More Meanings
- A substance liable to become sour.
Example Sentences
The fluid was a pale yellow , thick , creamy - looking substance , of uniform consistency . It had a disagreeable acescent odour, something resembling that of putrecsent milk.
All kinds of malt liquor contain […] alcohol or spirit. They are of course weaker than wines, and in general more liable to become flat and acescent from this circumstance […]
Word Forms
- acescents
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acid, sour, acerbic, acetous, tart, acidulous.
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