acidification of soil
[ə-ˌsi-də-fi-ˈkā-shən əv ˈsoil]
noun
acidificação do solo
1. The process by which soil becomes more acidic, typically due to natural weathering, decomposition of organic matter, or environmental factors such as acid rain and nitrogen fertilizer use
The acidification of soil in this region has made it difficult to grow crops that prefer neutral pH levels.
A acidificação do solo nesta região tornou difícil cultivar plantas que preferem níveis de pH neutro.
2. A decrease in soil pH value, resulting in increased concentration of hydrogen ions
Acid rain has accelerated the acidification of soil in industrial areas.
A chuva ácida acelerou a acidificação do solo em áreas industriais.
This term is particularly relevant in Brazil, where agricultural productivity is crucial to the economy. Soil acidification is a significant concern in regions with high rainfall and intensive farming practices, leading to widespread use of lime application (calagem) as a corrective measure. In the USA and Europe, the term gained prominence during the acid rain crisis of the 1970s-1980s, and remains important in environmental policy discussions.
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