acidity

English

Etymology

From French acidité, from Latin aciditātem, accusative singular of aciditās (“sourness, acidity”), from acidus (“sour, acid”). See acid.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /əˈsɪdɪti/

Noun

acidity (countable and uncountable, plural acidities)

  1. The quality or state of being acid
  2. sourness; tartness; sharpness to the taste
    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.

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