acidulous
/uh-sij-uh-luhs/US // əˈsɪdʒ ə ləs //UK // (əˈsɪdjʊləs) //
酸性的,酸性物质,酸度,酸性
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Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : slightly sour.
- : sharp; caustic: his acidulous criticism of the book.
- : moderately acid or tart; subacid.
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Examples
There was an acidulous resentment in the tone of her answer that indicated that she wanted her husband to send me away.
Manufacturers of sugar should be, therefore, particularly watchful against every acidulous taint or impregnation.
The alternately rich and acidulous color is faded; an icy green predominates.
The pulp between the nuts is the part eaten, and it is of a pleasant juicy nature, having a sweet acidulous taste.
They may be divided into thermal or warm acidulous waters, and cold acidulous waters.
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