acidify

/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/
verb
  1. To make something become acidic or more acidic.
    • Adding lemon juice will acidify the water in the vase and help the flowers last longer.
    • The chemist showed how to acidify the solution by adding a few drops of sulfuric acid.
    • Factories that release certain gases can acidify rainwater, harming the environment.
  2. To become acidic or more acidic.
    • As the fruit ripens, its juices acidify slightly.
    • If you leave the wine open too long, it will acidify and taste sour.
    • The lake began to acidify after years of pollution from nearby industries.
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