acidifiable
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/əˈsɪdəˌfaɪəbl/
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/əˈsɪdɪˌfaɪəbl/
(acidify)
make acidic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidifiable' originates from the Latin word 'acidificare,' where 'acidus' meant 'sour' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'acidificare' transformed into the French word 'acidifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acidify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sour,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of becoming acid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being converted into an acid or of becoming acid.
The soil is acidifiable under certain conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 12:21