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Acidifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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acidifying

 

[ ˈæsɪˌdaɪfɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical process

Acidifying refers to the process of making a substance more acidic. This can occur through the addition of an acid or through a reaction that produces acid from other compounds. In environmental science, acidifying can describe the increase in acidity of soil or water bodies, often due to pollution or natural processes. Acidification can have significant impacts on ecosystems, including harm to aquatic life and soil health.

Synonyms

corroding, souring, tainting

Examples of usage

  • The factory was accused of acidifying the local river.
  • Acidifying the soil can improve nutrient availability.
  • During the experiment, we focused on acidifying the solution.
  • The increased carbon dioxide levels are acidifying the oceans.

Translations

Translations of the word "acidifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acidificando

🇮🇳 अम्लीयकरण

🇩🇪 saurer machen

🇮🇩 mengasamkan

🇺🇦 кислототворний

🇵🇱 zakwaszający

🇯🇵 酸性化する

🇫🇷 acidifiant

🇪🇸 acidificando

🇹🇷 asitlendirme

🇰🇷 산성화하는

🇸🇦 تحمض

🇨🇿 okyselující

🇸🇰 okysľujúci

🇨🇳 酸化的

🇸🇮 zakisanje

🇮🇸 sýrandi

🇰🇿 қышқылдандыру

🇬🇪 მჟავიანობის

🇦🇿 asidləşdirmə

🇲🇽 acidificando

Etymology

The term 'acidifying' is derived from the word 'acid', which comes from the Latin 'acidus', meaning 'sour' or 'sharp'. The suffix '-ify' means 'to make' or 'to become', indicating a process of transformation. The concept of acidification has been particularly prominent in scientific discussions regarding environmental impact, especially in the context of climate change. The awareness of how human activity affects the acidity of our ecosystems has led to an increased focus on acidifying processes. Over time, the word has been employed in various fields, including chemistry, biology, and environmental science. Today, acidifying is often associated with the detrimental effects of pollutants that alter the natural pH of water bodies and soil.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,813 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.