Word Finder - acidity

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The quality or state of being acid

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Sourness; tartness; sharpness to the taste

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

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Excessive acid quality, as in gastric secretions.

It tends to destroy insects and weeds, and gets rid of acidity of the soil.

At the same time the acidity is markedly reduced.

A natural way to combat acidity is to add calcified seaweed which will also add valuable trace elements.

Furthermore, within the body the acidity of the upper GI tract renders the habitat untenable to fungi.

This Riesling is made in the dry style, and shows classic stony fruit with a refreshing acidity and silky smoothness.

Once slaked with water it could be spread on fields to reduce the acidity of the soil.

The palate has flavors of black fruit and nuts and is balanced with good tannin structure and acidity.

Investigating the uncertainties in the Simple Mass Balance equation for acidity critical loads for terrestrial ecosystems.

The tremendous body, astounding winy acidity and blackcurrant flavor and aroma make Estate Kenya one of the finest coffees in the world.

A nice fat texture apparent on entry, immediately countered by some vibrant, positively zippy, crisp acidity.

Many vets choose to do this by providing your cat with a prescription diet designed to keep urine acidity up so the crystals don't have the opportunity to form.

Salty Dogs combine gin or vodka with grapefruit juice and are generally served in a glass with a lightly salted rim to cut the grapefruit acidity.

RealClimate, a website run by climate scientists, states that the rising temperatures affect the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and this increases the acidity of the ocean waters.

Increased acidity has a detrimental effect on the living coral reefs, as well as shelled creatures.

The acidity will kill the fungus and leave your hair shiny and healthy looking.

Olive Oil - This oil from pressed olives comes in varying degrees of acidity, which refers to the proportion of fatty acids not taste.

The best soil for gardenias should have a pH between 5 and 6.If the soil is lacking in acidity, there are a few things you can do.

You can also use a product called Miracid to keep the soil at the right acidity for your acid-loving houseplants.

Most apple cider vinegar in the home is five percent acidity.

You may purchase vinegars up to 18 percent acidity.

Also, the acidity of the vinegar will sanitize your soil, killing beneficial organisms and making it less fertile.

This is stronger because of the increase in acidity from the lemon juice.

Vinegar comes in strengths ranging from five percent acidity, such as typical apple cider vinegars, and up to 18 percent acidity.

White vinegar at a high acidity is most often used for vinegar weed killer.

Doing this protects the pearls from the acidity of your skin and sweat.

Soil pH is used to determine alkalinity or acidity of soil. pH affects not only the availability of soil nutrients but influences what life forms live there.

Both these organic ingredients have found their way into the common kitchen, earning a spot next to the coffee maker for having a punch comparable to a regular cup of joe, minus the acidity that coffee can yield.

In order to increase acidity, they may use grapes in various stages of development.

Wine Spectator commented "Big and ripe, a mouthwatering wine with tingly acidity bringing harmony to a wash o plum, blackberry, cherry and dusky spice flavors, which persist on the fine-grained, not terribly tannic finish."

The high acidity in Resling makes it pair beautifully with cream sauces and spicy foods.

The Reisling has green apple and mineral notes with just the right hint of acidity.

I don't usually like Californian versions of typically Italian grapes but this wasn't bad as it managed to have some acidity that balanced out the reasonably ripe fruit.

Showing lively acidity and plenty of lemon, lime and tart apple, the 2004 is much less ripe than the 2003, which displayed lush melon and stone fruit.

This blend is then combined with tank-fermented fruit for purity of the varietal and to capture its natural acidity.

With its balanced acidity, crisp and bright from invigorating fruit, Rochioli Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc can be enjoyed as an aperitif or throw in a Dungeness crab claw to munch on and savor.

The finish is brief but bright with that distinctive Sangiovese tang of acidity that enhances its suitability with food, particularly Italian food like pasta, pizza, risotto, or roasted chicken.

It has a solid, balanced structure with dexterous tannins, bright acidity, a smooth texture, and a lengthy finish with a defined redux of flavors.

There are noticeable tannins with big shoulder acidity.

It has a nice finish that lingers with solid fruit flavors, smooth tannins, and a tang of acidity.

White gold in color with a light green hue, the wine shows brisk, lively acidity and is best enjoyed when paired with food.

Winemakers need to regularly check the acidity of the wine at different stages during fermentation and make necessary adjustments on an ongoing basis.

When the acidity is too high, the wine usually becomes undrinkable.

Conversely, too little acidity can render a 'flat' taste to the wine.

You'll find just the right amount of acidity to balance the fruit.

The finish is not deep or focused but there are smooth tannins and good acidity to keep the wine in balance.

On the positive side, Pinot Grigios are dry whites with crisp acidity that easily accompany food and are quite popular.

Pinot Grigio's saving grace is its bone-dry and sprightly acidity that makes it a natural companion to seafood, particularly shellfish, fowl, light pastas, and cheese.

Depending on the acidity of the wine, it would be best to avoid high acid foods, pastas with tomato sauce or citrus.

Good tannins for balance and bright acidity make this a good friend for food.

Well integrated with supple tannins and a tingle of acidity.