subacid
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2ADJ.
other, slight
SUBACID + NOUN
criticism, fruits, humour, lord
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adj
Somewhat acidic.
Beer may be considered as the wine of grain, for it is the product of the fermentation of malt, just as wine is that of the fermentation of the grape, or other subacid fruits.
An excellent temper, with a slight degree of subacid humour.
noun
A mild acidic taste.
Rosellas, a fruit, I imagine, not very well known, we grew most successfully, its delicious sub-acid making the most splendid substitute for the English red currant; and we varied its uses by transforming the raw material into jam and jelly, and freshly-stewed fruit.
noun
Any substance that is moderately acid.
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4Beer may be considered as the wine of grain, for it is the product of the fermentation of malt, just as wine is that of the fermentation of the grape, or other subacid fruits.
WiktionaryAn excellent temper, with a slight degree of subacid humour.
WiktionarySummerlee drew him on with his chorus of subacid criticism, while Lord John and I laughed at the contest and the lady, her hand upon his sleeve, controlled the bellowings of the philosopher.
WiktionaryRosellas, a fruit, I imagine, not very well known, we grew most successfully, its delicious sub-acid making the most splendid substitute for the English red currant; and we varied its uses by transfor
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