noun
Uncommon
acidity
uh-SIHD-ih-tee
Acidity (noun) means the quality or level of being acidic; sourness. Example: “The winemaker checked the acidity of the grapes before harvest.”
noun
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The quality or level of being acidic; sourness.
"The winemaker checked the acidity of the grapes before harvest."
"Too much stomach acidity can cause heartburn."
How to use acidity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow sour or acidic something is, often measured on the pH scale.
Common pairings
stomach acidity
soil acidity
high acidity
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Etymology
From French acidité, from Latin aciditas, "sourness."
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What does “acidity” mean?
The word “acidity” means the quality or level of being acidic; sourness. In plain terms, how sour or acidic something is, often measured on the pH scale.
How do you pronounce “acidity”?
“Acidity” is pronounced uh-SIHD-ih-tee (/əˈsɪd.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “acidity” in a sentence?
Here is “acidity” used in a sentence: “The winemaker checked the acidity of the grapes before harvest.”
What is the opposite of “acidity”?
The opposite of “acidity” — its antonyms — are alkalinity and basicity.
What part of speech is “acidity”?
“Acidity” is a noun.
Where does the word “acidity” come from?
The word “acidity” comes from Latin. From French acidité, from Latin aciditas, "sourness.".
Is “acidity” a common word?
“Acidity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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