pH increase
[/piːˈeɪtʃ ɪnˈkriːs/]
nounpl: pH increases
aumento de pH
1. The process or result of raising the pH value of a solution, making it more alkaline or less acidic
The pH increase in the swimming pool was caused by the addition of alkaline chemicals.
O aumento de pH na piscina foi causado pela adição de produtos químicos alcalinos.
2. A shift toward higher pH values on the pH scale, moving from acidic toward neutral or basic conditions
Adding lime to the soil resulted in a significant pH increase.
A adição de cal ao solo resultou em um aumento significativo de pH.
pH increase is a technical term widely used in both Brazil and the USA in scientific, industrial, and environmental contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in agriculture (soil management), water treatment (for public and industrial supply), and swimming pool maintenance. The term is identical across Portuguese-speaking regions and is part of universal chemical nomenclature.
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