Acerb synonyms
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Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation.
Acid is defined as something that has a sour taste, or something that has a pH of less than 7 in chemistry.
Somewhat sarcastic
No longer wet:
Having the sharp, acid taste of lemon juice, vinegar, green fruit, etc.
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Having a tang, or pleasantly sharp flavor
The definition of tart is something that has a sharp or sour taste.
taste (related)
Having a taste characteristic of that produced by acids
Acrid is defined as a sharp, bitter taste or smell that is unpleasant.
Resulting from or expressive of severe grief, anguish, or disappointment:
Harsh; severe:
Designating or of the curved radial surface, or a plane curve in this surface, formed by the reflection or refraction of rays from a curved solid surface
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Characteristic of or emanating from burning sulfur.
(Chiefly UK) Alternative spelling of sulfurous.
Extremely hostile or malicious:
Extremely biting or caustic; sharp and bitter
Find another word for acerb. In this page you can discover 18 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for acerb, like: astringent, acerbic, acetous, acid, acidulous, dry, sour, tangy, tart, taste and acrid.