acidify
|a-cid-i-fy|
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/əˈsɪdəˌfaɪ/
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/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/
make acidic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidify' originates from French, specifically the word 'acidifier,' where 'acide' meant 'sour.'
Historical Evolution
'acidifier' transformed into the English word 'acidify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sour,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make or become acidic.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make or become acidic.
The rain can acidify the soil over time.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 10:36