Soil Science Glossary

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'acidity' is a noun that refers to the level of acid in a substance or the quality of being sour or acidic.

• The acidity of the solution was measured using a pH meter.
• I can't handle the acidity of this coffee, it's too strong for me.
• This orange juice has a crazy level of acidity, it's like drinking straight lemon juice.
• The acidity of her words left a bitter taste in my mouth.

noun a layer of soil parallel to the soil surface, with distinct characteristics such as color, texture, and composition

• The soil horizon is a layer of soil parallel to the soil surface, with distinct characteristics.
• Hey, did you know that the soil horizon is like different layers of a cake underground?
• I heard that the soil horizon is basically like the different layers of a soil sandwich.
• Just like how a book has different chapters, the soil horizon represents different layers of the earth.

noun the quality or state of being acidic

• The experiment measured the acidities of various solutions using a pH meter.
• I can't stand the acidities of some fruits like lemons and grapefruits.
• Dude, the acidities in that soda are off the charts!
• The acidities of her words cut through the tension in the room.

noun a word that functions as the name of something, such as a person, place, or thing

• The acidity coefficient of the solution was determined using a pH meter.
• They measured the acidity coefficient of the drink to see how sour it was.
• I can't drink that, the acidity coefficient is off the charts!
• The acidity coefficient of her words left a bitter taste in his mouth.