What does acidity mean?
Acidity means The quality or state of being acid..
Acidity
/əˈsɪd.ᵻ.ti/ · noun
Meaning
The quality or state of being acid..
Definitions by Sense
- The quality or state of being acid.
- Sourness; tartness; sharpness to the taste.
- (pathology) Excessive acid quality, as in gastric secretions.
- (figurative) A caustic, sour, biting, or bitter quality.
Example Sentences
the acidity of lemon juice
Empty stomachs lead to acidity and leave a sour taste in the mouth.
"What shall we call it?" he asked. "Why should you not take the chance of perpetuating your own name?" said Summerlee, with his usual touch of acidity.
It was a brave, good speech, a speech from that staunch and strong spirit which lay behind all the acidities and angularities of the old zoologist.
Synonyms for acidity
Antonyms for acidity
Related Words
Word Forms
- acidities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for acidity?
Common synonyms include sour, sourness, acidulousness.
What is the opposite of acidity?
Possible antonyms include alkalinity, basicity.
How do you use acidity in a sentence?
the acidity of lemon juice
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