noun
- plural of acidness; the quality or state of being acid in taste, chemical nature, or manner
- plural of acidness; sharpness or harshness in tone, manner, or speech
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often refers to multiple instances or types of acidity
Usage: figurative use; refers to emotional or interpersonal qualities
Examples
- The acidnesses of different fruits vary widely depending on their ripeness.
- The wine's acidnesses were balanced by its fruity notes.
- Her acidnesses in conversation made others uncomfortable.
- The acidnesses of the soil required amendment before planting.
- He spoke with such acidnesses that no one wanted to engage with him.
- The acidnesses present in the solution were measured using a pH meter.