acidulate

Meaning

Verb

To make slightly or moderately acid; to acidify.
To make sour in a moderate degree; to sour somewhat.
To use an acidic catalyst, with the chemical change being emphasised over the importance of the change in pH. Used in the processing of biodiesel co-products.

Origin

Compare French aciduler. See acidulous.

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