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Definition of “acidity”

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acidity (əˈsɪdɪtɪ)

Definitions

noun

the quality or state of being acid
the amount of acid present in a solution, often expressed in terms of pH
another name for hyperacidity

Synonyms

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= sourness, bitterness, sharpness, pungency, tartness, acerbity, acridness, acidulousness acridity, vinegariness vinegarishness

= sharpness, bitterness, harshness, pungency, acerbity, trenchancy, hurtfulness, causticity, mordancy, acridness, acridity, causticness,

Usage examples

`No, but it's the best place for testing the acidity of alkalinity of this hillside.
Ross, Melville, Lohengrin (1986)
But the researchers suspect petal acidity is a major factor.
New Scientist (1998)
It's close to cabernet in structure, with velvety, noble tannins, if a little softer in acidity.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)
Its high acidity works well provided you don't douse your chips with vinegar.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
The drugs prescribed for indigestion are often `antacids ', designed to reduce stomach acidity.
Martin Budd N.D., D.O., WHY CAN'T I LOSE WEIGHT: Is Your Weight Gain a Symptom of a Hidden Health Problem? (2002)

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