subacid

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ acid

Adjective

subacid (comparative more subacid, superlative most subacid)

1. Somewhat acidic.
   • 1821, Friedrich Accum, A Treatise on the Art of Brewing, London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, & Brown, page 5:

     Beer may be considered as the wine of grain, for it is the product of the fermentation of malt, just as wine is that of the fermentation of the grape, or other subacid fruits.

   • (Can we date this quote?), Sir Walter Scott, Introduction to the Chronicles of the Canongate

     An excellent temper, with a slight degree of subacid humour.

Noun

subacid (plural subacids)

1. Any substance that is moderately acid.