acidity

[əˈsɪdəti]

acidity Definition

• 1. the level of acid in a substance, measured by its pH value
• 2. the quality of being sour or sharp to the taste

Using acidity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acidity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The acidity of the soil affects the growth of plants.

• Example

  The wine's acidity gives it a crisp flavor.

• Example

  She complained about the acidity of the tomatoes in the salad.

acidity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acidity

• sourness
• sharpness
• tartness

Antonyms for acidity

• sweetness
• alkalinity

Phrases with acidity

• high acidity

  a high level of acid in a substance

  Example

  The high acidity of the lemon juice made my mouth pucker.

• low acidity

  a low level of acid in a substance

  Example

  The low acidity of the coffee made it taste bland.

• acidity regulator

  a substance that is added to food or drink to control its acidity level

  Example

  Citric acid is a common acidity regulator used in soft drinks.

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Summary: acidity in Brief

'Acidity' [əˈsɪdəti] refers to the level of acid in a substance, often measured by its pH value. It can also describe the quality of being sour or sharp to the taste, as in 'The wine's acidity gives it a crisp flavor.' The term extends into phrases like 'high acidity,' and 'low acidity,' denoting the level of acid in a substance, and 'acidity regulator,' referring to a substance that controls acidity levels.