Acidity (Noun)
Meaning 1
PH values below 7.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The acidity of the freshly squeezed lemon juice puckered my lips and made my face contort.
- She added a splash of vinegar to the salad dressing to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
- The acidity of the coffee was so high that it made her mouth feel dry and sour.
- He preferred the acidity of the red wine to the oakiness of the white wine.
- The acidity of the citrus fruits made her tongue feel sensitive and tender.
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Meaning 3
The property of being acidic.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The acidity of the vinegar made it perfect for pickling vegetables.
- The acidity of the soil affected the growth of the plants, making it difficult to cultivate certain crops.
- The doctor warned that excessive acidity in the stomach could lead to ulcers and other digestive problems.
- The acidity of the coffee was too high, making it unpalatable to drink.
- The acidity of the rainwater was a major concern for the environmental scientists studying the effects of pollution.