SUBACID

subacid

(adjective) slightly sour to the taste

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

subacid (comparative more subacid, superlative most subacid)

Somewhat acidic.

Noun

subacid (plural subacids)

Any substance that is moderately acid.

Source: Wiktionary


Sub*ac"id, a. Etym: [L. subacidus. See Sub-, Acid.]

Definition: Moderately acid or sour; as, some plants have subacid juices.

– n.

Definition: A substance moderately acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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