acescence

/əˈsɛsəns/

acescence

English Noun
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Definition

The quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation; a moderate degree of sourness.

Etymology

Compare French acescence. See acescent.

Example Sentences

  • "I could find no Signs of Corruption in this Liquor, neither Tokens of Acescence, nor Alcalescence, nor a corrupt Smell"
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