acidification
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/əˌsɪdəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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/əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(acidify)
make acidic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidification' originates from the Latin word 'acidus,' meaning 'sour' or 'sharp,' combined with the suffix '-fication,' indicating the process of making or becoming.
Historical Evolution
'acidus' transformed into the French word 'acidifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acidification' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sour,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of becoming acidic.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of becoming acidic or the act of making something acidic.
The acidification of the ocean is a growing environmental concern.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 13:06