reacidify

/ˌriːˈæsɪdaɪfaɪ, rɪ-/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make acidic again

“The polluted river began to reacidify after the new waste management system was put in place.”

2. verb

to restore or bring back to an acidic condition

“The chemist reacidified the solution by adding a small amount of hydrochloric acid.”

3. verb

to make acidic or to cause acidity to return

“The industrial waste caused the lake to reacidify and harm local wildlife.”

4. noun

the process of becoming or making something acidic again

“The company’s new technology is based on the principles of reacidification.”

Synonyms

  • acidify
  • realkalize

Antonyms

  • alkalize
  • neutralize