Acidity
noun
The level of acid in substances such as water, soil, or wine.
The acidity of the soil was too high for the plants to grow.
Often appears as...
- high acidity
- low acidity
noun
A sharp or sour taste.
The acidity of the lemon was too strong for her.
Often appears as...
- strong acidity
- mild acidity
noun
The quality of being very cruel and severe.
He was shocked by the acidity of her comments.
Often appears as...
- acidity of remarks
- acidity of tone
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
In chemistry, acidity is a basic property of substances that taste sour, react with metals and carbonates to form salts, and turn blue litmus paper red.
In our experiment, we measured the acidity of the solution.
Often appears as...
- acidity of solution
- ph acidity
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The level of acid in substances such as water, soil, or wine.
The acidity of the soil was too high for the plants to grow.
Often appears as...
- high acidity
- low acidity
noun
A sharp or sour taste.
The acidity of the lemon was too strong for her.
Often appears as...
- strong acidity
- mild acidity
noun
The quality of being very cruel and severe.
He was shocked by the acidity of her comments.
Often appears as...
- acidity of remarks
- acidity of tone
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
In chemistry, acidity is a basic property of substances that taste sour, react with metals and carbonates to form salts, and turn blue litmus paper red.
In our experiment, we measured the acidity of the solution.
Often appears as...
- acidity of solution
- ph acidity
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Test Soil
Use 'acidity' to describe soil health for gardening or agriculture.
The gardener adjusted the soil's acidity to grow blueberries.
Pro Tip 2/3Taste Influence
Mention 'acidity' when discussing how it affects the taste of food and drinks.
The acidity in the wine balances its sweetness.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental Concern
'Acidity' can indicate environmental issues like acid rain effects.
Scientists study lake acidity to monitor pollution levels.
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Every Animal Deserves a...
rainforests the collapse of the ocean is the acidity that's taking away the coral which takes away the fish that people need to eat you can get into the weeds with them if they want to go there but usually if you say the rates a thousand times faster and it jeopardizes humanity I mean it's jeopardizing it right now so
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Why extremophiles bode...
pressure, and radiation, as well as salinity, acidity, and limited availability of sunlight, water, or oxygen. What is most remarkable about these extremophiles is that they are found thriving in environments that mimic those on alien worlds. One of the most important of these worlds
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Rob Dunbar: The threat...
And on coral reefs, where some of the main framework organisms disappear, we will see a major loss of marine biodiversity. But it's not just the carbonate producers that are affected. There's many physiological processes that are influenced by the acidity of the ocean.
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How pollution is...
since pre-industrial times, which is directly due to human activities. Unless we can start slowing down our carbon dioxide emissions, we're expecting an increase in ocean acidity of 170 percent by the end of this century. I mean this is within our children's lifetime.
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Can VR help create...
becomes more acidic when the water becomes more acidic the coral and other life-forms have struggled to find food struggle to fortify their cells and they died in the past two centuries our oceans have increased in acidity a
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What would happen if...
the soil acidity plummets, potentially allowing new plant life to thrive. This post-human biodiversity extends into the animal kingdom, as well. Animals follow the unchecked spread of native and non-native plants,
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How Biochar Removes CO2...
Biochar also favors the development of microbial life into the soil that is most needed for plants to absorb nutrients. And last, given its high pH, biochar helps counter the negative effects of soil acidity.
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My journey to thank all...
and really think about the texture and the acidity and the sweetness. And I started to do it with other foods. And this idea of savoring is so important to gratitude. Psychologists talk about how gratitude
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What does the pancreas...
It aids digestion by producing a special tonic made of water, sodium bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the stomach's natural acidity,
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Extremophiles 101 PIPE...
- Intense heat, freezing cold, high acidity, and radioactivity. These harsh environments don't seem hospitable for life but some organisms not only survive but thrive
Video examples
Every Animal Deserves a...
rainforests the collapse of the ocean is the acidity that's taking away the coral which takes away the fish that people need to eat you can get into the weeds with them if they want to go there but usually if you say the rates a thousand times faster and it jeopardizes humanity I mean it's jeopardizing it right now so
Video examples
Why extremophiles bode...
pressure, and radiation, as well as salinity, acidity, and limited availability of sunlight, water, or oxygen. What is most remarkable about these extremophiles is that they are found thriving in environments that mimic those on alien worlds. One of the most important of these worlds
Video examples
Rob Dunbar: The threat...
And on coral reefs, where some of the main framework organisms disappear, we will see a major loss of marine biodiversity. But it's not just the carbonate producers that are affected. There's many physiological processes that are influenced by the acidity of the ocean.
Video examples
How pollution is...
since pre-industrial times, which is directly due to human activities. Unless we can start slowing down our carbon dioxide emissions, we're expecting an increase in ocean acidity of 170 percent by the end of this century. I mean this is within our children's lifetime.
Video examples
Can VR help create...
becomes more acidic when the water becomes more acidic the coral and other life-forms have struggled to find food struggle to fortify their cells and they died in the past two centuries our oceans have increased in acidity a
Video examples
What would happen if...
the soil acidity plummets, potentially allowing new plant life to thrive. This post-human biodiversity extends into the animal kingdom, as well. Animals follow the unchecked spread of native and non-native plants,
Video examples
How Biochar Removes CO2...
Biochar also favors the development of microbial life into the soil that is most needed for plants to absorb nutrients. And last, given its high pH, biochar helps counter the negative effects of soil acidity.
Video examples
My journey to thank all...
and really think about the texture and the acidity and the sweetness. And I started to do it with other foods. And this idea of savoring is so important to gratitude. Psychologists talk about how gratitude
Video examples
What does the pancreas...
It aids digestion by producing a special tonic made of water, sodium bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the stomach's natural acidity,
Video examples
Extremophiles 101 PIPE...
- Intense heat, freezing cold, high acidity, and radioactivity. These harsh environments don't seem hospitable for life but some organisms not only survive but thrive
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Quote examples
Andrew Zimmern
American Critic
Never use an aluminum pot, pan, or utensil when cooking tomatoes - or any other soft metal items for that matter. The acidity in the tomato doesn't do well with them; they create a chemical reaction that can turn cooked tomatoes bitter and fade the color, and the food will absorb some of the aluminum!
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Barry Marshall
Australian Scientist
The 20th-century ulcer epidemic was a sign of good health in American people - good diet, strong acidity and healthy immune response actually make ulcers more likely. That's why businessmen eating giant T-bone steaks were prone to ulcers.
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Daniel Boulud
French Chef
In any sauce you make, start with a concentration of flavors with great acidity. You then re-dilute the sauce, but the proportion of liquid you add should not be so high that you wash away the extracted flavor you're aiming to create.
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Rachel Khoo
British Chef
A whole trout is the ultimate Sunday table centrepiece to replace a hearty roast. It looks a little retro with the radish and cucumber scales, but this also adds freshness and acidity.
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Sayani Gupta
Indian Actress
I skip breakfast. I haven't yet figured out what's the best breakfast that doesn't give me acidity. I drink warm water in the mornings with amla juice and triphala juice.
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Gautam Rode
Indian Actor
I am not a foodie so the idea of sacrificing a few things doesn't bother me. I can go on without eating as long as I don't suffer from acidity.
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Jose Andres
Spanish Chef
I think when dishes have a certain amount of acidity, really they are very alive. And I love things that are alive.
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Rick Stein
English Chef
We all know lemon is loved by salmon, but the fish also adores the flavour and acidity of pink grapefruit.
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Kangana Ranaut
Indian Actress
Somewhere down the line, I realised that dairy products were giving me acidity, so now I am a vegan.
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Alex Guarnaschelli
American Chef
Red wine vinegar has some personality as well acidity.
Quote examples
Andrew Zimmern
American Critic
Never use an aluminum pot, pan, or utensil when cooking tomatoes - or any other soft metal items for that matter. The acidity in the tomato doesn't do well with them; they create a chemical reaction that can turn cooked tomatoes bitter and fade the color, and the food will absorb some of the aluminum!
Quote examples
Barry Marshall
Australian Scientist
The 20th-century ulcer epidemic was a sign of good health in American people - good diet, strong acidity and healthy immune response actually make ulcers more likely. That's why businessmen eating giant T-bone steaks were prone to ulcers.
Quote examples
Daniel Boulud
French Chef
In any sauce you make, start with a concentration of flavors with great acidity. You then re-dilute the sauce, but the proportion of liquid you add should not be so high that you wash away the extracted flavor you're aiming to create.
Quote examples
Rachel Khoo
British Chef
A whole trout is the ultimate Sunday table centrepiece to replace a hearty roast. It looks a little retro with the radish and cucumber scales, but this also adds freshness and acidity.
Quote examples
Sayani Gupta
Indian Actress
I skip breakfast. I haven't yet figured out what's the best breakfast that doesn't give me acidity. I drink warm water in the mornings with amla juice and triphala juice.
Quote examples
Gautam Rode
Indian Actor
I am not a foodie so the idea of sacrificing a few things doesn't bother me. I can go on without eating as long as I don't suffer from acidity.
Quote examples
Jose Andres
Spanish Chef
I think when dishes have a certain amount of acidity, really they are very alive. And I love things that are alive.
Quote examples
Rick Stein
English Chef
We all know lemon is loved by salmon, but the fish also adores the flavour and acidity of pink grapefruit.
Quote examples
Kangana Ranaut
Indian Actress
Somewhere down the line, I realised that dairy products were giving me acidity, so now I am a vegan.
Quote examples
Alex Guarnaschelli
American Chef
Red wine vinegar has some personality as well acidity.
Example 1 of 10
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