Acidified

Pronunciation: /ˈæsəˌdaɪfɑɪd/

Definitions of acidified

verb to make something acidic by adding acid or lowering the pH level

Example Sentences

A1 I acidified the soil to make it more suitable for growing blueberries.

A2 The scientist acidified the solution to test its reaction with the metal.

B1 The chef acidified the sauce with a splash of vinegar for added flavor.

B2 The researchers acidified the water sample to measure its pH level accurately.

C1 The winemaker carefully acidified the wine to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.

C2 The laboratory technician acidified the compound to study its chemical properties in depth.

Examples of acidified in a Sentence

formal The solution was acidified to a pH of 4 before conducting the experiment.

informal We had to add acid to lower the pH before starting the test.

slang We had to sour it up a bit before getting things going.

figurative The situation was already tense, and his remarks only acidified the atmosphere further.

Grammatical Forms of acidified

• past tense: acidified
• plural: acidifieds
• comparative: more acidified
• superlative: most acidified
• present tense: acidify
• future tense: will acidify
• perfect tense: have acidified
• continuous tense: is acidifying
• singular: acidified
• positive degree: acidified
• infinitive: to acidify
• gerund: acidifying
• participle: acidifying

Origin and Evolution of acidified

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acidified' originated from the Latin word 'acidus' meaning sour or sharp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of making something acidic, the term 'acidified' has evolved to also refer to the act of adding acid to a substance to achieve a desired pH level or taste.