Noun: acidity u'si-di-tee
- The property of being acidic
"The acidity of the vinegar";
- sourness
- PH values below 7
"The high acidity of the soil made it unsuitable for many crops"
- The taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth
"The acidity of the lemon made her pucker her lips";
- acidulousness
Derived forms: acidities
Type of: pH, pH scale, sour, sourness, tartness, taste property
Antonym: alkalinity
Encyclopedia: Acidity