sourness
Roget category 397
3. Words relating to matter› 3.3. Organic matter
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#397.
Sourness
noun
sourness
etc.
adj. —
acid,
acidity,
low pH —
acetous fermentation,
lactic fermentation.
vinegar,
verjuice†,
crab,
alum —
acetic acid,
lactic acid.
verb
be sour —
sour,
turn sour
etc.
adj. —
set the teeth on edge.
render sour
etc.
adj. —
acidify,
acidulate.
adjective
sour —
acid,
acidulous,
acidulated —
tart,
crabbed —
acetous,
acetose† —
acerb,
acetic —
sour as vinegar,
sourish,
acescent†,
subacid [Chem] —
styptic,
hard,
rough.
phrase
sour as a lemon.
(4)
Odor
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