Acidifiant

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /æsɪdɪfɪənt/

Definitions of acidifiant

noun a substance added to food to preserve its acidity or to aid in the fermentation process

Example Sentences

A1 An acidifiant is a substance that makes food taste sour.

A2 I added an acidifiant to the recipe to give it a tangy flavor.

B1 When baking, it's important to understand the role of acidifiants in the chemical reactions.

B2 The chef carefully measured the acidifiant to ensure the perfect balance of flavors in the dish.

C1 Food scientists study the effects of different acidifiants on taste and preservation.

C2 The use of acidifiants in food processing requires precise measurements and expertise.

Examples of acidifiant in a Sentence

formal The acidifiant added to the food product helps to preserve it and maintain its freshness.

informal Make sure you read the label for any acidifiant in the ingredients list.

slang I heard that some acidifiants can really mess with your stomach.

figurative In life, challenges can act as an acidifiant, shaping and molding us into stronger individuals.

Grammatical Forms of acidifiant

past tense

acidified

plural

acidifiants

comparative

more acidifiant

superlative

most acidifiant

present tense

acidifies

future tense

will acidify

perfect tense

has acidified

continuous tense

is acidifying

singular

acidifiant

positive degree

acidifiant

infinitive

to acidify

gerund

acidifying

participle

acidified

Origin and Evolution of acidifiant

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'acidifiant' originated from the French language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in chemistry to refer to substances that increase acidity, the term has evolved to also include foods or ingredients that have an acidic taste or properties.