| 释义 |
aces·cent
\-ənt\ adjective
Etymology: French, from Latin acescent-, acescens, present participle of acescere to turn sour, incho. of acēre to be sour, from acer sharp — more at edge
1. : turning sour or tending to turn sour
< acescent milk >
2. : slightly sour
< an acescent flavor > |