non-acidifiable
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/nɒn-əˈsɪdɪfaɪəbl/
(acidifiable)
not capable of being made acidic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-acidifiable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'acidifiable', which comes from 'acidify', meaning 'to make acidic'.
Historical Evolution
'acidifiable' changed from the French word 'acidifiable', and eventually became the modern English word 'acidifiable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being made acidic', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved into its current meaning of 'not capable of being made acidic'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being converted into an acid or made acidic.
The material is non-acidifiable, making it ideal for use in chemical storage.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 19:03