acidifiers
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/əˈsɪdəˌfaɪərz/
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/əˈsɪdɪˌfaɪəz/
(acidifier)
substance increasing acidity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidifier' originates from the Latin word 'acidus,' meaning 'sour' or 'sharp,' combined with the suffix '-fier,' which means 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'acidus' transformed into the French word 'acidifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acidifier.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sour,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that increases acidity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
substances that increase the acidity of a solution or environment.
Farmers use acidifiers to lower the pH of the soil.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 13:51