sourness
Lemon's defining trait
Sourness is the quality of tasting acidic or tart, like lemon juice or vinegar.
The word extends to anything that has gone off or spoiled: the sourness of milk left out too long.
Figuratively, sourness describes a bitter or disagreeable disposition: His sourness toward the new policy was evident.
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tamarindTangy-podded tropical tree
vinegar · pickle · sauerkraut · kimchi · yogurt · kefir · buttermilk · kombucha
Measure of solution acidity
acetic · malic · tartaric · vinegar · fermentation · tannic · ascorbic · corrosive
Sharp-flavored small pie
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- acerbicSharp and biting
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
astringent · puckering · bracing · zesty · zingy · twang · piercing · keen
Decomposed fat's quality
- spoiledRuined or overindulged
- curdledSolidified into lumps
- offNot functioning
- turnedRotated or changed direction
fermented · stale · musty · rank · fetid · putrid · oxidized · gone bad
Sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- grumpinessBad-tempered disposition
sullenness · cynicism · acrimony · grudge · hostility · ill-tempered · crabby · peevish
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
tamarind · vinegar · pickle · sauerkraut · kimchi · yogurt · kefir · buttermilk · kombucha · cranberry
pH
Measure of solution acidity
lactic · acetic · malic · tartaric · vinegar · fermentation · tannic · ascorbic · corrosive · neutralization
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
biting · astringent · puckering · bracing · zesty · zingy · twang · piercing · keen · cutting
rancid
Decomposed fat's quality
turned · fermented · stale · musty · rank · fetid · putrid · oxidized · gone bad · decomposed
bitterness
Sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
grumpiness · sullenness · cynicism · acrimony · grudge · hostility · ill-tempered · crabby · peevish · disgruntled
- taste qualitiesflavor, taste, tastiness, deliciousness, sweetness
- Flavor Sciencearoma, bitterness, sweetness, saltiness, umami
- sensory testingblind tasting, taste testing, sensory thresholds, flavor profiles, mouthfeel
- tanginesstartness, acidity, zest, bite, sharpness
- food termsprotein, carbohydrate, flavor, fat, taste
- sensory qualitiestaste, smell, aroma, sound, texture
sournesssweetness
Sugary taste quality
sugariness · blandness · mildness · alkalinity · bitterness
sournesssweetness
Sugary taste quality
pleasantness · amiability · kindness · geniality · warmth
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