English Explanatory Dictionary

acidify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid.
  2. To neutralize alkalis.
  3. To sour; to embitter.

Pronunciation

/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acidify.wav

Word forms

acidify acidifies acidifying acidified

Etymology

From acid + -ify, from Latin acidus (“sour, acid”); compare French acidifier.

Antonyms

alkalify basify

Related words

acidification

Derived words

acidifiable acidific disacidify nonacidified reacidify unacidified
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