Acidification
Acidification
Acidification (/əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/) is a process that increases the acidity of a substance or an environment.
Etymology
The term "acidification" is derived from the Latin word acidus, meaning sour, and the suffix -fication, which implies the act of making or producing something.
Definition
Acidification is the process by which an environment becomes increasingly acidic. This can occur naturally or as a result of human activities. The most common form of acidification is soil acidification, which can be caused by factors such as acid rain, the use of certain fertilizers, and the decomposition of organic matter. Another form of acidification is ocean acidification, which is caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide by seawater.
Related Terms
- Acid: A substance that can donate a proton or accept an electron pair in reactions.
- pH: A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
- Acid Rain: Rainfall made sufficiently acidic by atmospheric pollution that it causes environmental harm.
- Carbon Dioxide: A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.
- Ocean Acidification: The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- Soil Acidification: The buildup of hydrogen cations, which reduces the soil pH.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acidification
- Wikipedia's article - Acidification
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