Acidity: meaning, definitions and examples

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acidity

 

[ ษ™หˆsษชdษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemistry

The quality, state, or degree of being acid. Acidity is measured on the pH scale, with lower values indicating higher acidity.

Synonyms

acridity, sourness, tartness

Examples of usage

  • The acidity of the solution was too high for the experiment to proceed.
  • Vinegar is known for its acidity, which gives it a sour taste.
Context #2 | Noun

culinary

The level of sourness or sharpness in food and drink, often considered a desirable flavor profile.

Synonyms

sharpness, sourness, tartness

Examples of usage

  • The dish needed a touch of acidity to balance out the richness of the sauce.
  • A squeeze of lemon juice can add acidity to the cocktail.
Context #3 | Noun

botany

The level of acid in soil, which can affect plant growth and health.

Synonyms

acridity, sourness, tartness

Examples of usage

  • The plants were struggling due to the high acidity of the soil.
  • Lime can be added to soil to reduce its acidity.

Translations

Translations of the word "acidity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฎเฅเคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรคuregehalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keasaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะพั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwasowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธๆ€ง (ใ•ใ‚“ใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aciditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acidez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asitlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ๋„ (sando)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ูˆุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธๅบฆ (suฤndรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kislost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ (mzhavianoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸuluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acidez

Etymology

The word 'acidity' dates back to the early 17th century and is derived from the French word 'aciditรฉ' and Latin word 'aciditas', both meaning sourness. The concept of acidity has been studied and understood in various fields such as chemistry, culinary arts, and agriculture, playing a crucial role in different aspects of life.

See also: acid, acidic.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,404, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.