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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The salt acts as a gentle abrasive, while the lemon's acidity neutralizes odors.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Small bubbles and bright acidity lead you to flavors of apple, stone fruit, and brioche.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025
Brown sugar adds sweetness to the sauce and balances the saltiness and acidity of the other ingredients.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Lemon's acidity can strip the pan of its seasoning, which takes time to build up and perfect.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Small bubbles and bright acidity lead you to flavors of apple, stone fruit, and brioche.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025
Brown sugar adds sweetness to the sauce and balances the saltiness and acidity of the other ingredients.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Lemon's acidity can strip the pan of its seasoning, which takes time to build up and perfect.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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