acidifying

[US]/[ˈæsɪdɪfaɪɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈæsɪdɪˌfaɪɪŋ]/
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Translation

v. (used as adj.)Causing or tending to cause something to become more acidic.
v. (transitive)To make something more acidic.
adj.Tending to cause acidity; acidic.

Phrases & Collocations

acidifying rain

acidifying soils

acidifying effect

acidifying process

acidifying waters

acidifying conditions

acidifying environment

acidifying quickly

acidifying the land

acidifying gradually

Example Sentences

the ocean is slowly acidifying due to increased carbon dioxide absorption.

rainwater can be acidifying soil and damaging ecosystems.

industrial processes are often acidifying waterways near factories.

we need to understand the rate of acidifying the lakes.

the soil is acidifying, impacting plant growth and nutrient availability.

acidifying the environment poses a significant threat to aquatic life.

monitoring the ph levels helps track acidifying trends in the region.

reducing emissions is crucial to slowing down the process of acidifying the atmosphere.

the long-term effects of acidifying on coral reefs are devastating.

agricultural runoff can be acidifying streams and rivers.

scientists are studying the mechanisms of acidifying in coastal waters.

the process of acidifying is accelerated by volcanic eruptions.

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