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Sourness Definition & Meaning

sourness
noun
  1. the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
  2. the property of being acidic
  3. a sullen moody resentful disposition

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Frequently asked questions

What does sourness mean?
the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth the property of being acidic a sullen moody resentful disposition
What part of speech is sourness?
Sourness is a noun.
How many definitions does sourness have?
Sourness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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