low-acid
|low-ac-id|
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/loʊ ˈæsɪd/
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/ləʊ ˈæsɪd/
reduced acidity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'low-acid' is a compound word formed from 'low' and 'acid', where 'low' means 'not high or tall' and 'acid' refers to a chemical substance with a pH less than 7.
Historical Evolution
The term 'low-acid' has been used in modern English to describe foods and substances with reduced acidity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances with a lower concentration of acid, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a reduced level of acidity.
Low-acid foods are less likely to cause heartburn.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 19:07