acidify

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Sulfides also acidify the water, which can accelerate weathering.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024

But other scientists say even those could acidify because their outflow will slow as atmospheric concentrations surge.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2022

Together with one of her Ph.D. supervisors, JCU marine biologist Philip Munday, Dixson pioneered research into the effects on fish of rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere, which cause the oceans to acidify.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 9, 2022

Likewise, coral reefs that help support the fishing and tourism industries are dying off in record amounts as oceans warm and acidify.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2020

After 24 hours decant the clear liquid into a second test tube, acidify slightly with HCL, and add a little hydrogen sulphid water.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry