acidifier
Makes things tart
An acidifier is a substance added to increase acidity or lower pH.
In food production, acidifiers like citric acid or vinegar enhance flavor and act as preservatives.
In agriculture, soil acidifiers help plants that thrive in acidic conditions, such as blueberries or azaleas.
The farmer applied a sulfur-based acidifier to prepare the soil for rhododendrons.
Acid-incised metal print
Acidic cooking liquid
- cream of tartarPotassium bitartrate for baking
- alumAstringent mineral salt
- tamarindTangy-podded tropical tree
- lemon juicePressed citrus liquid
Acidic sharpness in taste
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
pucker · sharp · acerbic · tart · sour cream · yogurt · grapefruit · lime
Acid preservation process
- canningAirtight food preservation
- food safetyIllness prevention through handling
- shelf lifeUsable storage duration
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
bacteriostatic · preservatives · curing · brining · fermentation · jarring · additives · marinades
Measure of solution acidity
- hydrogen ionsPositively charged atomic nuclei
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- bufferProtective intermediate space
alkalinity · protons · pKa · pH scale · indicator · litmus · pH meter · pH paper
etching
Acid-incised metal print
dissolve · corrode · oxidize · pitting · tarnish · degrade · descaling
vinegar
Acidic cooking liquid
- cream of tartarPotassium bitartrate for baking
- alumAstringent mineral salt
- tamarindTangy-podded tropical tree
tartness
Acidic sharpness in taste
vinegar · pucker · sharp · acerbic · tart · sour cream · yogurt · grapefruit · lime · green apple
pickling
Acid preservation process
- canningAirtight food preservation
- food safetyIllness prevention through handling
- shelf lifeUsable storage duration
antimicrobial · bacteriostatic · preservatives · curing · brining · fermentation · jarring · additives · marinades · cheesemaking
pH
Measure of solution acidity
- hydrogen ionsPositively charged atomic nuclei
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- neutralizeCancel an effect
buffer · alkalinity · protons · pKa · pH scale · indicator · litmus · pH meter · pH paper · base
acidifieralkalizer
Substance raising pH
neutralizer · alkalinizer · base · alkali · buffer
- ocean acidificationSeawater pH dropping from CO2