Synonyms for

Acidity

Verb / ʌˈsɪdʌti: / Another word for acidity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The level of acid in a substance.

Synonyms & similar words

acidulousness sour alkalinity sourness sourness tartness acidness acridity sharpness aceticness vinegariness acidulousness pungency acerbity tanginess bitterness astringency

Synonyms by register

Formal

sourness tartness acridity

Informal

tang zing sharpness

Literary

piquancy sharpness

Antonyms

alkalinity sweetness mildness blandness neutrality

Common collocations

  • gastric acidity
  • acidity levels
  • acidity regulator
  • acidity test
  • acidity of wine
  • acidity of soil

Word family

noun acidity
adjective acidic

Usage note

Acidity refers to the quality of being acidic, often relating to taste or chemical properties. It is commonly used in contexts like food and beverage, and chemistry.

Example sentences

  1. The acidity of the soil was perfect for growing tomatoes.
  2. I could taste the acidity in the wine.
  3. The acidity of the rain was harming the plants.
  4. The acidity of the orange juice made it taste sour.
  5. The acidity of the vinegar gave the salad a tangy flavor.

Quotes

  • Good humor is the health of the soul, sadness its poison, acidity its food.
  • A little bit of acidity in the diet is good for you.
  • To feel envy is human, to savor schadenfreude is devilish, and to enjoy envy is divine; it is the taste of acidity in the wine of life.

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