acidification
noun/æˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,650 most common English word
Meaning
the process of becoming more acidic or of increasing acid content
Example sentence
Scientists are studying ocean acidification caused by rising levels of carbon dioxide.
Synonyms & related words
- acidizing
- souring
- acidulation
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