How Do You Spell ACIDIFY?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɪdɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "acidify" can appear tricky since the "c" in "acid" is pronounced with a soft "s" sound, while in "acidify" it is pronounced with a "k" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "acidify" is /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/. The "c" is pronounced as /s/ in "acid" (/ˈæsɪd/), but it changes to /k/ in "acidify" (/ˈæsɪdɪfaɪ/). Thus, the correct spelling for the word is "acidify" with a "c" instead of a "k", as one might assume from its pronunciation.

ACIDIFY Meaning and Definition

1. Acidify is a verb that refers to the process of increasing the acidity or lowering the pH of a substance. When a substance is acidified, it means that its pH level is reduced, resulting in a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) or acidity.

   Acidification commonly occurs when an acidic substance or solution is added to a neutral or alkaline substance, causing a chemical reaction that raises its acidity level. This can be achieved through various means, such as adding an acid, like hydrochloric acid, to a solution, or by introducing an acidic compound to a soil or body of water.

   In environmental terms, acidification often refers to the lowering of pH levels in natural ecosystems, such as lakes, rivers, or oceans, due to human activities. Acid rain, for instance, is a type of environmental pollution caused by the release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, which then combine with water vapor to form acidic raindrops. This acid rain can ultimately acidify bodies of water, negatively impacting aquatic life, vegetation, and the overall ecological balance.

   In summary, to acidify means to increase the acidity or lower the pH level of a substance or environment. This term is commonly used in scientific, environmental, and chemical contexts, and its understanding is essential for studying the effects of acidity on various systems, from soils and solutions to ecosystems and natural habitats.

2. 1. To render acid. 2. To become acid.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To make a body sour; to change into an acid.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ACIDIFY

• acidid
• acitity
• acivity
• acidamy
• acitidy
• aciditiy
• acitivy
• acidy
• acidicy
• actify
• acididy
• acidiffy
• acitify
• acidyfy
• ascidien
• Acidifey
• Acidifeyr
• acidifys
• acedifys
• assidify
• ascidifi
• acidima
• acitfiy

Etymology of ACIDIFY

The word "acidify" is derived from the noun "acid", which comes from the Latin word "acidus". "Acidus" originated from the Latin verb "acere", which means "to be sour or sharp". The suffix "-ify" comes from the Latin suffix "-ficāre", which means "to make or do". Therefore, "acidify" can be understood as "to make or do something like an acid".

Similar spelling words for ACIDIFY

• acid-fast,
• activism,
• actifed,
• activist,
• acetify,
• activity,
• actively.

Conjugate verb Acidify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have acidified

you would have acidified

he/she/it would have acidified

we would have acidified

they would have acidified

I would have acidify

you would have acidify

he/she/it would have acidify

we would have acidify

they would have acidify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been acidifying

you would have been acidifying

he/she/it would have been acidifying

we would have been acidifying

they would have been acidifying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would acidify

you would acidify

he/she/it would acidify

we would acidify

they would acidify

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be acidifying

you would be acidifying

he/she/it would be acidifying

we would be acidifying

they would be acidifying

FUTURE

I will acidify

you will acidify

he/she/it will acidify

we will acidify

they will acidify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be acidifying

you will be acidifying

he/she/it will be acidifying

we will be acidifying

they will be acidifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have acidified

you will have acidified

he/she/it will have acidified

we will have acidified

they will have acidified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been acidifying

you will have been acidifying

he/she/it will have been acidifying

we will have been acidifying

they will have been acidifying

IMPERATIVE

you acidify

we let´s acidify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to acidify

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was acidifying

you were acidifying

he/she/it was acidifying

we were acidifying

they were acidifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

acidified

PAST PERFECT

I had acidified

you had acidified

he/she/it had acidified

we had acidified

they had acidified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been acidifying

you had been acidifying

he/she/it had been acidifying

we had been acidifying

they had been acidifying

PRESENT

I acidify

you acidify

he/she/it acidifies

we acidify

they acidify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am acidifying

you are acidifying

he/she/it is acidifying

we are acidifying

they are acidifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

acidifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have acidified

you have acidified

he/she/it has acidified

we have acidified

they have acidified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been acidifying

you have been acidifying

he/she/it has been acidifying

we have been acidifying

they have been acidifying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it acidify

SIMPLE PAST

I acidified

you acidified

he/she/it acidified

we acidified

they acidified