acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsi-də-tē 
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being excessively acid
Examples of acidity in a Sentence
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Although non-vintage, this is actually a blend of seven different vintages to add complexity and pleasing acidity.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This recipe relies heavily on the freshness and acidity of lime juice, accented with only a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
The pickled vegetables add brightness, acidity, crunch and a little heat to tacos, sandwiches, roasted meats and everything in between.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Few regions do Chardy like Margaret River, where proximity to the Indian Ocean provides crackling acidity, and abundant sunshine equals generosity of fruit.
—Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This recipe relies heavily on the freshness and acidity of lime juice, accented with only a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
The pickled vegetables add brightness, acidity, crunch and a little heat to tacos, sandwiches, roasted meats and everything in between.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Few regions do Chardy like Margaret River, where proximity to the Indian Ocean provides crackling acidity, and abundant sunshine equals generosity of fruit.
—Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acidity
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being extremely acid
Medical Definition
acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē, a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being sour or chemically acid
the acidity of lemon juice
2
: the quality or state of being excessively or abnormally acid : hyperacidity
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