acidity

Definition

The quality or state of being acid.

Etymology

From French acidité, from Latin aciditātem, accusative singular of aciditās (“sourness, acidity”), from acidus (“sour, acid”). Equivalent to acid + -ity.

Example Sentences

• "the acidity of lemon juice"
• "Empty stomachs lead to acidity and leave a sour taste in the mouth."
• ""What shall we call it?" he asked. "Why should you not take the chance of perpetuating your own name?" said Summerlee, with his usual touch of acidity."