Crossword clues for subacid
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Subacid
Subacid \Sub*ac"id\, a. [L. subacidus. See Sub-, Acid.] Moderately acid or sour; as, some plants have subacid juices. -- n. A substance moderately acid.
Wiktionary
subacid
a. Somewhat acidic. n. Any substance that is moderately acid.
WordNet
subacid
adj. slightly sour to the taste
Usage examples of "subacid".
Silas Peckham bowed with great alacrity, and took from the table a small glass cup, containing a fluid reddish in hue and subacid in taste.
Summerlee drew him on with his chorus of subacid criticism, while Lord John and I laughed at the contest and the lady, her hand upon his sleeve, controlled the bellowings of the philosopher.