Category:Acescent

A*ces"cent, a. Etym: [L. acescens, -entis, p. pr. of acescere to turn sour; inchoative of acere to be sour: cf. F. acescent. See Acid.]

Defn: Turning sour; readily becoming tart or acid; slightly sour. Faraday.

A*ces"cent, n.

Defn: A substance liable to become sour.