Acidulated

Pronunciation: /əˈsɪdʒʊˌleɪtɪd/

Definitions of acidulated

adjective describing something that has been made acidic or sour by the addition of an acid

Example Sentences

A1 The acidulated lemonade tasted sour.

A2 She added acidulated vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

B1 The acidulated soil was perfect for growing blueberries.

B2 The acidulated solution was used to clean the metal parts.

C1 The acidulated wine had a complex and tangy flavor profile.

C2 The acidulated cream added a zesty kick to the dessert.

Examples of acidulated in a Sentence

formal The acidulated solution was used to test the pH levels of the soil sample.

informal I added some acidulated water to the plant to see if it helps with growth.

slang I accidentally spilled the acidulated mix on the floor and now it's all sticky.

figurative Her acidulated remarks left a sour taste in everyone's mouth.

Grammatical Forms of acidulated

• past tense: acidulated
• plural: acidulateds
• comparative: more acidulated
• superlative: most acidulated
• present tense: acidulate
• future tense: will acidulate
• perfect tense: have acidulated
• continuous tense: is acidulating
• singular: acidulated
• positive degree: acidulated
• infinitive: to acidulate
• gerund: acidulating
• participle: acidulated

Origin and Evolution of acidulated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acidulated' originated from the Latin word 'acidulatus', which is derived from the Latin word 'acidulus' meaning slightly sour or tart.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that has been made slightly sour or tart by the addition of acid, the term 'acidulated' has evolved to also refer to a process of acidifying or souring a substance in various fields such as chemistry, cooking, and beverages.