to acidify
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- verb
- /əˈsɪdəˌfaɪ/
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acidificar
- But if our oceans continue to acidify, even the healthiest marine ecosystems will be at heightened risk.
- acidify lakes
- acidifying pollutants
But as we warm the planet, as we acidify the ocean, as we put toxic materials and exotic things in the ocean, there'll be winners and losers.
- But as we warm the planet, as we acidify the ocean, as we put toxic materials and exotic things in the ocean, there'll be winners and losers.
Examples
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Farmers often acidify their soil to improve the growth of certain crops.
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These all acidify lakes and streams, kill crops and forests, and damage soil to inhibit future growth.
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It's one of the best known natural wonders of the world, already under threat from warming and acidifying oceans.
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And note that, as the oceans warm and acidify, they become less effective at dissolving CO2.
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In Step 1, fermentative bacteria acidify putrescibles and establish a low pH.
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We've added too much CO2 to the atmosphere, and we've warmed and acidified the oceans.
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The factory's wastewater can acidify nearby rivers, affecting local wildlife.
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To create the perfect cheese, you need to acidify the milk before the fermentation process.
Synonyms
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Become bad in taste or become upset
To become sour and change into vinegar
Make something slightly sour by adding lemon or vinegar
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Etymology
Acidify combines acid meaning 'sour' and the ending -ify meaning 'to make', as in clarify, so it literally means to make something more 'sour' or acidic.