noun
- plural of acidity; the quality or state of being acid; the level of acid in a substance
- plural of acidity; sharpness or bitterness of tone, manner, or speech
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often used in scientific and culinary contexts
Usage: figurative use; less common than the chemical sense
Examples
- The acidities of different wines vary depending on grape variety and fermentation.
- Lemon juice has higher acidities than vinegar.
- The soil acidities in this region require lime treatment.
- Her remarks were marked by acidities that offended many listeners.
- Gastric acidities can cause discomfort if not properly managed.
- The acidities of the two solutions were measured using a pH meter.