tartish

adjective

Definition of tartishnext
as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids for this pie, use firm, tartish apples and not one of those mushy, insipid varieties

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  1. acidic
  2. acid
  3. sour
Adjective
  • However, raisins don't make your mouth more acidic, which is one component in promoting cavities.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
  • June • For camellia, citrus, gardenia, grape and other plants adapted to acidic soil: If leaves are yellowing (chlorotic) between green veins, plants may benefit from foliar or soil application of iron and zinc chelate and mulching.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • Since azaleas are acid soil-loving plants, pine needles, aged pine bark, or leaf mold are ideal mulches.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Last year, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined Intel for failing to control air emissions of acid gases at its Hillsboro chip production facility.
    Arlene Blum, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • Other mothers report sour milk and undercooked chicken being served.
    Rosmaly Rodriguez, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This cheerful rainbow box is packed with goodies like rainbow bears, sour rainbows, and pastel butterfly gummies.
    Blake Bakkila, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of sour
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