acidificar
1. to make or become acid; to convert into an acid or acidic substance
The addition of lemon juice will acidify the solution.
A adição de suco de limão acidificará a solução.
2. to increase the acidity level of a substance
Rain can acidify lakes and soil over time.
A chuva pode acidificar lagos e solos ao longo do tempo.
3. in chemistry, to make a substance more acidic in nature
The chemist decided to acidify the water by adding sulfuric acid.
O químico decidiu acidificar a água adicionando ácido sulfúrico.
The term 'acidify' is primarily used in scientific, environmental, and culinary contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently used when discussing acid rain (chuva ácida) environmental issues and in food preparation. In the USA, it's commonly referenced in discussions about ocean acidification and soil chemistry.
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