1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Their sweetness and acidity play beautifully with savory indulgences from truffles to caviar to oysters.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2024
However, oranges are not the only option, and due to their high acidity, citrus fruits may not always be the best choice.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Like baking soda, the beverage may neutralize the mouth's acidity and help control plaque and gingivitis.6
Baking soda water can't replace regular brushing and flossing, and it should be used cautiously.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
The traditional explanation was that hard exercise produces lactic acid, and baking soda is a base that counteracts that rising acidity.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 28 Aug. 2024
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2024
However, oranges are not the only option, and due to their high acidity, citrus fruits may not always be the best choice.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Like baking soda, the beverage may neutralize the mouth's acidity and help control plaque and gingivitis.6
Baking soda water can't replace regular brushing and flossing, and it should be used cautiously.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
The traditional explanation was that hard exercise produces lactic acid, and baking soda is a base that counteracts that rising acidity.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 28 Aug. 2024
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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