Acidification

Pronunciation: /əˌsɪdəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Acidification (noun)

  1. The process in which water or soil becomes more acidic, usually because of added acids or chemical changes.
  2. The process where a substance becomes more sour because acids increase during making or storing.
  3. 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.