Acidify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Acidify is a verb meaning To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid.
Meaning
To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid.
More Meanings
- To neutralize alkalis.
- (figurative) To sour; to embitter.
Example Sentences
to acidify sugar
[H]is thin existence all acidified into rage
Word Forms
- acidifies
- acidifying
- acidified
Synonyms for acidify
Depending on context, synonyms include sour, acidulate, acetify.
Antonyms for acidify
Common opposites include alkalify, basify, dulcify, edulcorate, dulcorate, alkalize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acetify, acidulate, sour, acidize, alkalize, acidise.
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