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acidify

verb

Meaning

To make or become acidic; to lower the pH of a substance or environment.

Ocean acidification is a major concern as increased CO2 levels acidify seawater.
Adding lemon juice will acidify the sauce, giving it a tangier flavor.

Synonyms: sour, acidulate, lower pH

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

To make or become acidic; to lower the pH of a substance or environment.

Ocean acidification is a major concern as increased CO2 levels acidify seawater.
Adding lemon juice will acidify the sauce, giving it a tangier flavor.
The soil in this region tends to acidify over time due to natural processes.

acidify something (collocation): To make a substance or environment acidic. — "The factory's emissions acidify the surrounding air and rain."
to acidify (prepositional phrase): Used to describe the process of becoming acidic. — "Without proper buffering, the solution will start to acidify."

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