Acidify

usgb/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/
verb

To make or become more acidic.

Adding vinegar to the water will acidify it.
Visual representation of "acidify" - To make or become more acidic

Often appears as...

  • acidify the soil
  • acidify the water

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Technical

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Technical Context

Used in scientific or precise discussions about chemical properties.

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Farmers often acidify soil to influence crop growth.
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Process Description

Describes the action of making something acidic, over time.

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Leaving milk out will eventually acidify it.
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Not Always Deliberate

Can happen naturally or unintentionally, not just by human action.

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After the rain, the lake water started to acidify.
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