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Definition of Acescent
1. a. Turning sour; readily becoming tart or acid; slightly sour.
2. n. A substance liable to become sour.
Definition of Acescent
1. something that is slightly sour [n -S]
Medical Definition of Acescent
1. Turning sour; readily becoming tart or acid; slightly sour. Origin: L. Acescens, -entis, p. Pr. Of acescere to turn sour; inchoative of acere to be sour: cf. F. Acescent. See Acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)