ACESCENCE

Etymology

Noun

acescence (usually uncountable, plural acescences)

The quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation; a moderate degree of sourness.

Source: Wiktionary


A*ces"cence, A*ces"cen*cy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. acescence. See Acescent.]

Definition: The quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation; a moderate degree of sourness. Johnson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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