1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Recent Examples of acidity
Its dressing—creamy from mayonnaise, subtly sweet from a touch of sugar—is begging for the pickle's salty acidity.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Tea leaves provide natural acidity to plants that enjoy the boost and can bump nitrogen levels when added to compost.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Because of the high tannin and acidity levels in coffee, coffee grounds are able to break down strong proteins, making for tender meats.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Test the soil acidity of planting sites and adjust the pH as needed.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidity
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Tea leaves provide natural acidity to plants that enjoy the boost and can bump nitrogen levels when added to compost.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Because of the high tannin and acidity levels in coffee, coffee grounds are able to break down strong proteins, making for tender meats.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Test the soil acidity of planting sites and adjust the pH as needed.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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In the case of Alito and Thomas, there is also a striking note of bitterness.
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Looking back now, however, there is no bitterness attached to that chapter.
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Emergency drain cleaning runs $400 to $1,000 or more, depending on severity.
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While most wildfires in the past burned slowly across the forest floor, providing benefits to the forest, high-severity fires roar into the tops of the trees, burning 1,000 degrees or hotter, with flames that can reach 200 feet tall.
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
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Engelbert has consistently mismanaged the overt physical hostility directed at the league's biggest star.
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Today, however, some experts suggest that explicit displays of racial hostility have become more visible in public spaces.
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a type of cancer that forms in the slender tubes that carry digestive fluid bile, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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The disorder caused bile to build up in her liver, causing relentless itching with little relief.
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Google also mentioned that the system could do more general hypothesizing that doesn’t involve drugs, using an example of the spread of virulence genes in bacteria.
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Flu has overtaken covid in infections and hospitalizations during the winter respiratory virus season, and their virulence is becoming similar.
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Sour Cherry Cotton Candy Customers say this sour cotton candy truly brings on the tartness.
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Beyond its tartness, its specificity, and the sensuous, elliptical line work of its prose, the book serves as a vinegary corrective to the novel of nostalgic country-house girlhood.
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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