Acidulating

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌæsɪdʒʊˈleɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of acidulating

verb to make something acidic by adding acid or acidic substances

Example Sentences

A1 I am acidulating the soil to make it more suitable for growing plants.

A2 The recipe calls for acidulating the sauce with lemon juice for added flavor.

B1 The process of acidulating the solution requires precise measurements and timing.

B2 Scientists are studying the effects of acidulating the water on marine life in the ocean.

C1 The chef demonstrated the technique of acidulating the ingredients to create a balanced dish.

C2 The art of acidulating wine involves a delicate balance of acidity and sweetness to enhance the flavor profile.

Examples of acidulating in a Sentence

formal The process of acidulating the solution resulted in a lower pH level.

informal I heard that acidulating the mixture helps to enhance the flavor.

slang Let's try acidulating the drink for a tangy kick!

figurative Her sharp words seemed to be acidulating the atmosphere in the room.

Grammatical Forms of acidulating

past tense

acidulated

plural

acidulating

comparative

more acidulating

superlative

most acidulating

present tense

acidulate

future tense

will acidulate

perfect tense

have acidulated

continuous tense

is acidulating

singular

acidulating

positive degree

acidulating

infinitive

to acidulate

gerund

acidulating

participle

acidulated

Origin and Evolution of acidulating

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acidulating' originates from the Latin word 'acidulatus', which means to make slightly sour.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acidulating' has come to be used in the context of adding acid to a substance to make it slightly sour or acidic.