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deacidification

deacidification

8.1
To remove acid from paper or books to help them last longer
  • noun
  • /ˌdiːˌæsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desacidificación
  • The conservator explained that deacidification is crucial to preserving rare books for future generations.

Examples

  • After careful deacidification, the old manuscript was protected against further deterioration.

  • Paper conservation scientists focus on such topics as corrosive inks, removal of pressure-sensitive tape, paper bleaching, document flattening, paper strengthening, deacidification, and cleaning techniques.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Libraries often invest in deacidification techniques to extend the lifespan of their collections.

Synonyms

alkalization
vsdeacidification
  • Specialized
6.6

To make something less acidic, for example soil or water

is a targeted acid removal process used to preserve materials like paper

Antonyms

acidification
8 7.2

A process when water or soil becomes more acidic

How Neutral

alkalinization
  • Specialized
8.1
deacidification
  • Specialized
8.1
buffering
  • Specialized
1 4.9

Surface Forms

deacidification singular
deacidifications plural

Morphology

deacidification = acidification (semi-transparent) = de + acid + ification

Given the base word 'acidification', the prefix 'de-' clearly indicates reversal, removal, or reduction of acidity.

Etymology

Deacidification breaks into de- ('remove') and acid ('sour'), with -ification ('making'), so it means 'making something less acidic'. That's why libraries use deacidification to remove acid from paper so books do not become weak and break.