Definitions and Examples of acidify, acidulate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something more acidic or less alkaline.
Example
Adding vinegar to milk will acidify it and cause it to curdle.
To make something slightly acidic or sour.
Example
The chef suggested acidulating the sauce with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Key Differences: acidify vs acidulate
- 1Acidify is a stronger term that implies making something more acidic, while acidulate is a milder term that implies making something slightly acidic or sour.
- 2Acidify can also be used in a non-gradable sense to describe the process of becoming more acidic, while acidulate is always used in a gradable sense.
Effective Usage of acidify, acidulate
- 1Chemistry: Use these antonyms to describe chemical reactions that involve changes in pH levels.
- 2Cooking: Incorporate these antonyms when discussing food preparation techniques that involve adjusting acidity levels.
- 3Gardening: Utilize these antonyms when talking about soil pH levels and how to adjust them for optimal plant growth.
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Remember this!
The antonyms acidify and acidulate convey the opposite meaning of alkalise, which is to make something more acidic or less alkaline. Acidify is a stronger term that implies making something more acidic, while acidulate is a milder term that implies making something slightly acidic or sour. These antonyms can be used in chemistry, cooking, and gardening contexts.
