acidity

acidité, aigreur

Goût vif et aigre d’un aliment ou d’une boisson.

En anglais simple : The sharp, sour taste of food or drink.

• The lemon adds acidity.
• Sugar softens the acidity of the fruit.
• This wine's fresh acidity suits the rich meal.

Synonymes : sourness, tartness, sharpness

Contraires : sweetness

Expressions courantes : balanced acidity, pleasant acidity, the acidity of something

acidité

Quantité d’acide contenue dans une substance, ou force de son caractère acide.

En anglais simple : How much acid a substance contains, or how strongly it acts as an acid.

• We tested the soil's acidity.
• The treatment reduced the acidity of the water.
• Higher ocean acidity can harm some sea creatures.

Contraires : alkalinity

Expressions courantes : soil acidity, measure the acidity, high acidity

acidité gastrique

Excès d’acide dans l’estomac pouvant provoquer des brûlures ou une gêne.

En anglais simple : Too much acid in the stomach, which can cause burning or discomfort.

• She suffers from acidity after meals.
• Spicy food makes his acidity worse.
• He bought tablets to relieve the acidity.

Synonymes : hyperacidity

Expressions courantes : stomach acidity, suffer from acidity, relieve acidity