English Explanatory Dictionary

ocean acidification

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The increase in acidity of oceanic waters, from increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels that increase dissolved carbon dioxide in seawater, which causes increased carbonic acid in ocean waters, lowering its pH level.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ocean, acidification.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

ocean acidification
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