acidic vs piquant

acidic

adj
  • Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red. 

  • Containing a high percentage of silica; opposed to basic. 

  • Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid. 

piquant

adj
  • Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy. 

  • Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming. 

  • Producing a burning sensation due to the presence of chilies or similar spices; spicy, hot. 

How often have the words acidic and piquant occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )