Anacidity

/ˌænəˈsɪdɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of lacking acidity; the absence of acid properties in a substance.

Etymology

From anacid plus the noun-forming suffix -ity. This medical and chemical term describes the property of being free from acidic characteristics.

Kelly Says

Some rare medical conditions cause anacidity of the stomach—patients can't make enough stomach acid and struggle to digest protein, showing how our bodies need just the right chemical balance!

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