How to Use acidity in a Sentence

acidity

noun

• The acid cuts through the fat and salt; the fat and salt balances the acidity.
  — Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
• The acidity helps with the throat and the vocal cords, to kind of clear them.
  — New York Times, 19 Apr. 2022
• The finish is round with a touch of crisp acidity in the post palate.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2023
• The lemon juice added just the right amount of acidity to keep the soup feeling light.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
• The acidity was high, but the wine felt balanced and fresh.
  — Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 30 May 2021
• The zest gives you lots of lemon flavor without the acidity of the juice.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
• Racy acidity balances the wine and readies the palate for the next bite.
  — Dallas News, 24 Oct. 2022
• At the same time, the acidity that gives wine its tartness falls.
  — Ian Mount, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022
• While off-dry, the wine is sweet-tart, with bright, tangy acidity.
  — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Dec. 2021
• The acidity contrasts the fattiness of the ham and broth, and brings the whole dish to life after a long braise.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023
• Soil acidity should be in the 4.5 to 5.5 pH range for good azalea growth.
  — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022
• Stir in a pinch of sugar to correct the acidity of the tomato puree.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
• Chilling a wine like this brings out the brightness of its fruit and makes the acidity pop even more.
  — Amelia Goe, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2021
• Fresh lime juice: For a hint of acidity to cut through the richness of the bacon and chowder.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
• This reduces the acidity of the compound to a safe level.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
• The tannins are velvety, and the finish goes on and on before a bright splash of acidity at the very end.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
• Bright acidity and a clean finish hold it all in check.
  — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2022
• Sherry wine: An aged, dry white wine that adds acidity to cut through the richness of the soup.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
• Have a soil acidity test made and adjust the pH if needed.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
• Check the soil acidity of all home lawns; adjust the pH if needed.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
• A touch of acidity added just at the end can help brighten and round out the flavors of this classic dish.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
• Don’t be too concerned about a mulch of any type changing the acidity of your soil.
  — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Apr. 2021
• Its acidity cuts through the rich peanut sauce and helps bring forward the fruitiness of the Scotch bonnet.
  — Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2022
• The acidity bathes the red fruit flavors and the tannins are firm, yet still supple.
  — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022
• These richer wines have a nice acidity that balances the smoke and flavors of the pork.
  — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2021
• Most recipes ask you to add wine to a dish to lend some level of acidity, not sweetness.
  — Ashley Martens, Redbook, 5 Apr. 2023
• The combination of heat and acidity caused the lead glaze to break down.
  — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2024
• Fresh lemon juice is added at the end for the dish’s signature acidity.
  — Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022
• The bright citrus and acidity helps cut through some of the meats’ richness and the tofu’s creaminess.
  — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
• Vivid acidity and full mouthfeel offer a stunning backdrop to flavors of pink grapefruit, apricot, and lemon zest.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025

Last Updated: 16 Feb 2025