Acidification
Pronunciation: /əˌsɪdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
Acidification (noun)
- The process in which water or soil becomes more acidic, usually because of added acids or chemical changes.
- The process where a substance becomes more sour because acids increase during making or storing.
- A change in a system where the acidity level rises, lowering pH and affecting reactions or materials.
Examples
- Acidification makes the river water more acidic.
- The lake shows acidification after heavy rain.