deacidify

Remove acidic content

To deacidify is to remove or neutralize acid from something.

The term appears most often in conservation, where archivists deacidify old paper to prevent deterioration: The library deacidified the manuscript to preserve it for future generations.

Winemakers may deacidify wine to reduce tartness.

chemistry

neutralize

Cancel an effect

buffer solution · hydroxide · carbonate · bicarbonate · calcium carbonate · sodium bicarbonate · limestone · chalk · soda ash · alkalinity

preservation

neutralize

Cancel an effect

conserve · archive · buffer · pH · longevity · durability · maintain · integrity · safeguard · heritage

soil

liming

Applying calcium oxide

soil amendment · alkalinity · calcium · lawn care · composting · humus

winemaking

calcium carbonate

Mineral in shells and marble

barrel aging · amelioration · blending · mouthfeel

Opposites
CHEMICAL pH MODIFICATION

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Make more acidic

acidulate · sour · acidification · spoil · ferment

PRESERVATION vs. DEGRADATION

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Damage or overindulge

degrade · deteriorate · corrode · damage · neglect

Family

deacidified, deacidifying

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