Acidness

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪdnəs/

Definitions of acidness

noun the quality or state of being acidic

Example Sentences

A1 The acidness of the lemon made my mouth pucker.

A2 I could taste the acidness of the vinegar in the salad dressing.

B1 The acidness of the wine complemented the rich flavors of the cheese.

B2 The acidness of the tomato sauce balanced out the sweetness of the dish.

C1 The acidness of the battery fluid was dangerous and required careful handling.

C2 The acidness of the soil affected the growth of the plants in the garden.

Examples of acidness in a Sentence

formal The acidness of the solution was measured using a pH scale.

informal I could taste the acidness of the lemon in the drink.

slang This orange juice has a lot of acidness to it.

figurative The acidness of her words left a bitter taste in my mouth.

Grammatical Forms of acidness

• past tense: acidified
• plural: acidnesses
• comparative: more acidic
• superlative: most acidic
• present tense: acidifies
• future tense: will acidify
• perfect tense: has acidified
• continuous tense: is acidifying
• singular: acidness
• positive degree: acid
• infinitive: to acidify
• gerund: acidifying
• participle: acidified

Origin and Evolution of acidness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acidness' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'acidus' meaning sour or sharp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the taste of acidic substances, 'acidness' has evolved to also represent a figurative sense of sharpness or bitterness in language or behavior.