Acidify

Synonyms of acidify

• sour
• souring
• acidulate

Antonyms of acidify

• alkalize
• neutralize
• sweeten

Collocations of acidify

soil

Frequency: 80 %

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers can acidify the soil.

water

Frequency: 75 %

Industrial waste can acidify water bodies and harm aquatic life.

ocean

Frequency: 70 %

Carbon dioxide emissions are causing the oceans to acidify.

environment

Frequency: 65 %

Acid rain can acidify the environment and damage ecosystems.

food

Frequency: 60 %

Preservatives in processed food can acidify the stomach.

Idiomatic Expressions for acidify

• Phrase: acidify someone's mood
  Meaning: to make someone feel more negative or irritated
  Usage: The constant criticism from her boss really acidified her mood, and she found it hard to stay positive.