Definitions and Examples of acidify, acidulate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something acidic, or increase its acidity.
Example
Adding vinegar to the water will acidify it and make it less alkaline.
To make something slightly acidic or sour in taste.
Example
The lemon juice will acidulate the water and give it a tangy flavor.
Key Differences: acidify vs acidulate
- 1Acidify refers to making something acidic or increasing its acidity.
- 2Acidulate refers to making something slightly acidic or sour in taste.
Effective Usage of acidify, acidulate
- 1Chemistry: Use these antonyms in chemistry to describe the process of making a substance more acidic or less alkaline.
- 2Cooking: Incorporate these antonyms in cooking to describe the effect of adding acidic ingredients to a recipe.
- 3Gardening: Utilize these antonyms in gardening to describe the process of adjusting the pH level of soil.
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Remember this!
The antonyms acidify and acidulate convey the opposite meaning of alkalises, which is to make something acidic or less alkaline. Use these words in chemistry, cooking, and gardening to describe the process of making a substance more acidic or less alkaline.
