acidulation

a·cid·u·late

[uh-sij-uh-leyt]
verb (used with object), a·cid·u·lat·ed, a·cid·u·lat·ing.
1.
to make somewhat acid.
2.
to sour; embitter.

Origin:
1725–35; acidul(ous) + -ate1

a·cid·u·la·tion, noun
sem·i·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjective
su·per·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjective
un·a·cid·u·lat·ed, adjective
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acidulate (əˈsɪdjʊˌleɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to make slightly acid or sour
 
[C18: acidulous + -ate1]
 
acidu'lation
 
n

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acidulate (əˈsɪdjʊˌleɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to make slightly acid or sour
 
[C18: acidulous + -ate1]
 
acidu'lation
 
n

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