Wine Making Terms

noun a large barrel-like container made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for storing liquids such as wine or beer

• The wine was aged in a wooden cask for several years before bottling.
• I heard they found a hidden cask of rum in the basement of that old house.
• Let's sneak a cask of beer into the party and have a good time!
• His mind was a cask overflowing with memories of the past.

verb to convert into vinegar or make sour

adjective having undergone the process of acetification

• The vinegar was acetified through a natural fermentation process.
• I accidentally acetified the wine by leaving it out for too long.
• I heard that if you acetify the juice, it tastes even better.
• His anger slowly acetified into resentment over time.

verb to convert into vinegar by fermentation

• It is important to understand the process of acetify when studying chemistry.
• If you leave fruit juice out too long, it will start to acetify and taste sour.
• I accidentally acetified my homemade salad dressing by leaving it out on the counter.
• The relationship between the two countries began to acetify after the trade deal fell through.

verb to make something acidic by adding acid or acidic substances

• The process of acidulating the solution resulted in a lower pH level.
• I heard that acidulating the mixture helps to enhance the flavor.
• Let's try acidulating the drink for a tangy kick!
• Her sharp words seemed to be acidulating the atmosphere in the room.