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Acetify (Verb)

Turn acidic; "the solution acetified".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The milk acetified over time due to exposure to bacteria and air.
As the apples fermented, they started to acetify and produce vinegar.
When the mixture was left at room temperature for several days, the sugars in it began to break down and acetify.
The process of acetification turned the once-sweet liquid into a sharp, sour vinegar through the action of microorganisms that caused it to acetify.
Without proper preservation, the fruit juice would eventually acetify due to the presence of naturally occurring yeast and bacteria on its surface.

Make sour or more sour.

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The bacterial culture used in the production of vinegar can acetify beer and wine to create distinct flavors.
Spoilage occurred when bacteria began to acetify the wine, producing unpleasant tastes and aromas.
If the apples are exposed to oxygen after being crushed, they will begin to acetify, altering the flavor and texture.
To prevent vegetables from acetifying during the fermentation process, lactobacillus was added to regulate the acidity.
Improper handling led to the acetification of the grape juice, which in turn, transformed into a weak vinegar.