acidify

[ uh-sid-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with or without object)

, a·cid·i·fied, a·cid·i·fy·ing.

1. to make or become acid; convert into an acid.
2. to make or become sour.

acidify

/ əˈsɪdɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to convert into or become acid

Derived Forms

• aˈcidiˌfier, noun
• aˌcidifiˈcation, noun
• aˈcidiˌfiable, adjective

Other Words From

• a·cidi·fia·ble adjective
• a·cidi·fi·cation noun
• a·cidi·fier noun
• rea·cidi·fi·cation noun
• rea·cidi·fy verb reacidified reacidifying
• semi·a·cidi·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acidify¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; acid + -ify

Example Sentences

Evaporate to a thin syrup, acidify strongly with phosphoric acid.

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Boil off the gas, add ammonia until a precipitate is formed, and then acidify somewhat strongly with acetic acid.

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Acidify the liquor with nitric and boil down to about 100 c.c.

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Extract with water, acidify with acetic acid, and estimate volumetrically as described under Sulphur.

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Acidify the solution of soluble ash, obtained in 9, with dilute nitric acid and determine phosphoric acid (P2O5).

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Related Words

• embitter
• exacerbate
• spoil