ACESCENTS

Noun

acescents

plural of acescent

Source: Wiktionary


ACESCENT

A*ces"cent, a. Etym: [L. acescens, -entis, p. pr. of acescere to turn sour; inchoative of acere to be sour: cf. F. acescent. See Acid.]

Definition: Turning sour; readily becoming tart or acid; slightly sour. Faraday.

A*ces"cent, n.

Definition: A substance liable to become sour.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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