Basification

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑsiˈfaɪˈkæˌtaɪən/

Basification (noun)

  1. The process of making something less acidic and more basic, usually by adding a substance that raises pH.
  2. In farming, the treatment that increases soil pH to reduce acidity and help plants grow better.

Examples

  • Basification changes a solution into a more basic one.
  • Basification can reduce acidity in water.