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
  • Soil Composition The Christmas cactus prefers a well-draining soil that is neutral or acidic.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, the enamel can handle acidic pan sauces that would jeopardize the seasoning of a regular cast iron.
    Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • Now, there’s thriving wetlands, a hemlock forest and trout stream, all made possible by a limestone retention pond the school built to naturally filter and clean the acid mine drainage.
    Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Faisal Halim, who plays as a winger for the national team and Malaysian club Selangor, was hospitalized with fourth-degree burns following an acid attack by two assailants at a shopping mall on Sunday.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • But the relationship between Trump and Powell turned sour, with Trump frequently attacking the Fed and its chief during his first term in office.
    Nathan Layne, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In this recipe, homemade bite-sized meatballs are coated in a tangy, glossy glaze that's a little bit sweet and a bit sour too.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sour
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