What does acidulate mean?
Definitions for acidulate
əˈsɪdʒ əˌleɪtacidu·late
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Princeton's WordNet
sour, acidify, acidulate, acetifyverb
make sour or more sour
Wiktionary
acidulateverb
To make something slightly, or moderately acid; to acidify
acidulateverb
To make sour in a moderate degree; to sour somewhat
acidulateverb
To use an acidic catalyst. The chemical change being emphasised over the importance of the change in ph. Used in the processing of biodiesel co-products.
Etymology: * Compare French aciduler. See acidulous
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Acidulateverb
To impregnate or tinge with acids in a slight degree.
Etymology: aciduler, Fr.
The muriatic scurvy is evidently a diet of fresh unsalted things, watery liquors acidulated, farinaceous emollient substances, sour milk, butter, and acid fruits. John Arbuthnot, on Alim.
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acidulate
Acidulate means to make something slightly acidic or sour by adding an acid, typically in a solution, mix, or recipe. It is often used in culinary contexts such as food preparation or preservation.
Webster Dictionary
Acidulateverb
to make sour or acid in a moderate degree; to sour somewhat
Etymology: [Cf. F. aciduler. See Acidulous.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of acidulate in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of acidulate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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