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Acetify

To convert into acid or vinegar.

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Broader term 1

Turn 76% connected

To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wh…

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Acid 74% connected

Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar: as, acid fruits or liquors. Also fig.: Sour-tempered.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Acid 74% connected

Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar: as, acid fruits or liquors. Also fig.: Sour-tempered.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Acidification 74% connected

The act or process of acidifying, or changing into an acid.

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Acidification 74% connected

The act or process of acidifying, or changing into an acid.

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Sour 74% connected

Having an acid or sharp, biting taste, like vinegar, and the juices of most unripe fruits; acid; tart.

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Sour 74% connected

Having an acid or sharp, biting taste, like vinegar, and the juices of most unripe fruits; acid; tart.

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Synonym 3

Acidify 92% connected

To make acid; to convert into an acid; as, to acidify sugar.

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Acidulate 92% connected

To make sour or acid in a moderate degree; to sour somewhat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sour 92% connected

Having an acid or sharp, biting taste, like vinegar, and the juices of most unripe fruits; acid; tart.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Alkalify 94% connected

To convert into an alkali; to give alkaline properties to.

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Alkalify 94% connected

To convert into an alkali; to give alkaline properties to.

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Dulcorate 94% connected

To sweeten; to make less acrimonious.

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Dulcorate 94% connected

To sweeten; to make less acrimonious.

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