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Acidification

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˌæsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. The process of becoming acidic, often in reference to environmental contexts.

2. The increase in acidity of a solution, soil, or environment.

Usage Examples

"The acidification of oceans poses a threat to marine life."

"Efforts are being made to address soil acidification in agriculture."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin "acidus," meaning sour, combined with the suffix "-fication," indicating a process.

Synonyms

  • Acidifying
  • Acidic transformation
  • Acid production

Antonyms

  • Alkalinization
  • Neutralization
  • Basicity

Translations

Language Translation
Spanish Acidificación
French Acidification
German Versauerung
Italian Acidificazione
Chinese 酸化 (suān huà)
Japanese 酸性化 (sanseika)
Russian Кислотность (kislotnost')
Arabic تحمض (tahammud)
Hindi अम्लीकरण (amleekaran)
Bengali অম্লীয়করণ (omliyakoron)
Portuguese Acidificação
Korean 산성화 (sanseonghwa)
Turkish Asitlenme
Dutch Verzuring
Thai การเป็นกรด (kaan pen krot)
Vietnamese Axit hóa
Persian اسیدی شدن (asidi shodan)
Ukrainian Кислотність (kyslotnist')
Hebrew חומציות (humtsiyut)
Malay Asidifikasi
Filipino Pag-asido
Swedish Surhet
Norwegian Surthet
Danish Surhedsgrad
Finnish Happamuus

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary, but commonly pronounced as /ˌæsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English.

Historical Usage

The term "acidification" has been widely used in environmental science, particularly since the late 20th century.

Cultural Nuances

Acidification is a significant issue in discussions about climate change and its impact on ecosystems.

More Information

For further reading on acidification and its effects, consult environmental science journals and reports from climate organizations.

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