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
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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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This unique environment contributes to wines with a balance of acidity and structure, enhancing complexity and aromatics.
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Raspberry and pomegranate flavors open on the palate and are joined by notes of nutmeg, pencil lead, lavender, and milk chocolate that are lit up by a vein of bold acidity.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Buy Now: $55 Acumen 2021 Peak Cabernet Franc Atlas Peak Napa Valley California
Grapes growing in Acumen’s Atlas Peak vineyards generally experience temperatures that are five to 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor, which imparts a pronounced sense of freshness and balanced acidity.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
This unique environment contributes to wines with a balance of acidity and structure, enhancing complexity and aromatics.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Raspberry and pomegranate flavors open on the palate and are joined by notes of nutmeg, pencil lead, lavender, and milk chocolate that are lit up by a vein of bold acidity.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidity. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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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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