Definitions for "Acidification"
The process of change in the chemical characteristic – acidity – of an environmental medium such as water, soils, ecosystems. It is characterized by a lowering of the pH (the measure of acidity) from its ‘normal’ basic (alkaline) values of around 5.5 to 7 towards lower values characterized as acid. This process has both natural and human causes although the later are help accountant for the speed with which acidification proceeds in the post-industrial era. Acidification concerns mostly water bodies (lakes and rivers), soils, and forest ecosystems.
Process by which soil or water becomes acidic
Acidification occurs when certain gases emitted to the atmosphere by various processes react to enhance the natural acidity (pH) of precipitation. This precipitation (commonly termed “acid rain”) can have impacts upon plant life, rivers and lakes (and associated aquatic plants and animals) and man-made structures.
The addition of acid (usually tartaric) during fermentation, frequently practised in hot climates where grapes tend to overripen and become deficient in acid.
The addition of acid (usually tartaric) during fermentation, frequently necessary in hot climates where grapes tend to over ripen and become deficient in acidity, thereby losing freshness.
The addition of natural acids to wines that are too low. Tartaric acid is the most common but small amounts of citric acid are also sometimes added. The laws allowing or against acidification vary by country or production zone.
Keywords:  anc, loss, something, refers, lowering
refers to the loss of ANC or the lowering of pH.
Refers to reducing something's pH, making it more acidic; also means the loss of ANC.
Keywords:  waterbodies, kay, sid, nitric, forestry
The process of getting a mixture's pH below 7.0 pH.
The process of making a substance acidic, lowering its pH or making it "sour."
increased levels of acid (lowered pH) in waterbodies which can be a result of changes in land use e.g. forestry.
The process of becoming acid or being converted into an acid. In the case of wetlands, often the result of industrial pollution.
To convert or change into an acid.
Change in an environment's natural chemical balance caused by an increase in the concentration of acidic elements.
Keywords:  act, changing, process
The act or process of acidifying, or changing into an acid.
To make or become acid.