Meaning of acidulate in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈsɪdʒəˌleɪt/

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1. Verb

   acidulate

   Etymology

   mid 18th century: from Latin acidulus (from acidus‘sour’) + -ate

   Definitions

   1. make sour or more sour

   Antonyms

   • sweeten
   • dulcify
   • edulcorate
   • dulcorate