acidification
[/əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: acidificações
acidificação
1. The process of becoming acidic or converting into an acid; the increase in acidity of a substance or environment
The acidification of the oceans is a major environmental concern due to increased carbon dioxide absorption.
A acidificação dos oceanos é uma preocupação ambiental importante devido à maior absorção de dióxido de carbono.
2. In chemistry, the act or process of adding acid to a substance or making a substance more acidic
The acidification of the soil reduced the pH from 7 to 5.5.
A acidificação do solo reduziu o pH de 7 para 5,5.
3. In food preservation, the process of lowering the pH of food through the addition of acids
Acidification is commonly used in the canning process to prevent bacterial growth.
A acidificação é comumente usada no processo de enlatamento para prevenir o crescimento bacteriano.
This term has gained significant cultural and political importance in Brazil and Portugal due to growing environmental awareness. 'Acidificação dos oceanos' (ocean acidification) is frequently discussed in environmental policy, education, and media. In the USA, the term is primarily used in scientific discourse, particularly in marine biology and climate change discussions.
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