Definition

A substance that makes something more acidic or increases acidity, often used in agriculture to improve soil quality.

Example

The farmer added an acidifier to the soil to enhance crop yield.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new acidifier they are using for plants?

Yeah, I read that it helps improve soil quality significantly.

I think it could really help my garden thrive this summer.

Definitely! I might try it out too for my vegetable patch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acidifier is formed from "acid" (from Latin "acidus", meaning sour) and "-ifier" (from Latin "-ificare", meaning to make or to cause). The word refers to something that makes or causes something to become sour or acidic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'acid' meaning sour, and '-ifier' meaning to make. So, an acidifier is something that makes something else sour.

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