acidite
|a-ci-dite|
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/əˈsɪdaɪt/
state of being acidic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidite' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aciditas,' where 'acidus' meant 'sour or sharp.'
Historical Evolution
'aciditas' transformed into the French word 'acidité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acidite' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sourness or sharpness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality or state of being acidic.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare term referring to the quality or state of being acidic.
The acidite of the solution was measured using a pH meter.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 16:06