acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsi-də-tē 
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being excessively acid
Examples of acidity in a Sentence
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Dosing depends on the product and its acidity concentration, which usually ranges from 4% to 8%.1 Read the label or talk with a healthcare provider to decide on the best dose.
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Nick Blackmer, Health, 12 June 2025
The altitude of the vineyard contributes to large swings in day-to-night temperatures, which aid in maintaining freshness and acidity in the grapes.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The acidity theme would continue with the crinkle-cut fries.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Medium-bodied with excellent ripeness, good acidity and persistence.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Nick Blackmer, Health, 12 June 2025
The altitude of the vineyard contributes to large swings in day-to-night temperatures, which aid in maintaining freshness and acidity in the grapes.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The acidity theme would continue with the crinkle-cut fries.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Medium-bodied with excellent ripeness, good acidity and persistence.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for acidity
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being extremely acid
Medical Definition
acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē, a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being sour or chemically acid
the acidity of lemon juice
2
: the quality or state of being excessively or abnormally acid : hyperacidity
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