Synonyms

acidify

American

[uh-sid-uh-fahy] / əˈsɪd əˌfaɪ /

verb (used with or without object)

acidified, acidifying

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

acidify British

/ əˈsɪdɪˌfaɪ /

verb

to convert into or become acid

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Other Word Forms

acidifiable adjective
acidification noun
acidifier noun
reacidification noun
reacidify verb
semiacidified adjective

Etymology

Origin of acidify

First recorded in 1790–1800; acid + -ify

Example Sentences

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Sulfides also acidify the water, which can accelerate weathering.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024

Together with one of her Ph.D. supervisors, JCU marine biologist Philip Munday, Dixson pioneered research into the effects on fish of rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere, which cause the oceans to acidify.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 9, 2022

Likewise, coral reefs that help support the fishing and tourism industries are dying off in record amounts as oceans warm and acidify.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2020

It’s helped acidify the soil for plants that need it.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2020

After 24 hours decant the clear liquid into a second test tube, acidify slightly with HCL, and add a little hydrogen sulphid water.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry

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