Acidifying

Pronunciation: /əˈsaɪdəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Definitions of acidifying

verb to make or become acidic

Example Sentences

A1 Lemon juice is acidifying.

A2 Adding vinegar to the recipe will start acidifying the mixture.

B1 The soil in the garden is acidifying due to the heavy rainfall.

B2 The scientist conducted an experiment to observe how acidifying agents affect the pH levels of water.

C1 The industrial process of acidifying metals requires precise control and monitoring.

C2 The acidifying of the solution was a crucial step in the chemical reaction process.

Examples of acidifying in a Sentence

formal The process of acidifying the solution involves adding a specific amount of acid to reach the desired pH level.

informal When acidifying the soil, make sure to follow the instructions on the bottle.

slang I heard that acidifying the pool can help clean it faster.

figurative Her words had a way of acidifying the atmosphere, making everyone uncomfortable.

Grammatical Forms of acidifying

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

Origin and Evolution of acidifying

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acidifying' originates from the Latin word 'acidus' meaning sour or sharp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of turning a substance sour or acidic, 'acidifying' has evolved to also refer to the act of making something more acidic or causing acidity in a substance.