acidity

Word parts

acid + -ity

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈsɪdɪti/

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Noun

Singular acidity

Plural acidities

1. The quality or state of being acid.
   • Antonym: alkalinity
2. The quality of sour; sourness to the taste, as in the acidity of lemon juice.

   Empty stomachs lead to acidity and leave a sour taste in the mouth.

3. (pathology) Excessive acid quality, as in gastric secretions.

Related word

• acid