Subacid

Quick meaning: Subacid is an adjective meaning Somewhat acidic.

Meaning

Somewhat acidic.

More Meanings

1. A mild acidic taste.
2. Any substance that is moderately acid.

Example Sentences

An excellent temper, with a slight degree of subacid humour.

Beer may be considered as the wine of grain, for it is the product of the fermentation of malt, just as wine is that of the fermentation of the grape, or other subacid fruits.

Summerlee drew him on with his chorus of subacid criticism, while Lord John and I laughed at the contest and the lady, her hand upon his sleeve, controlled the bellowings of the philosopher.

Rosellas, a fruit, I imagine, not very well known, we grew most successfully, its delicious sub-acid making the most splendid substitute for the English red currant; and we varied its uses by transforming the raw material into jam and jelly, and freshly-stewed fruit.

Word Forms

• subacids

Synonyms for subacid

Depending on context, synonyms include sour.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sour, subacidulous, acidulous, subacrid, saltish, acidy.

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