ocean acidification
The increase in acidity of oceanic waters, from increased atmospheric carbon dioxide…The increase in acidity of oceanic waters, from increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels that increase dissolved carbon dioxide in seawater, which causes increased carbonic acid in ocean waters, lowering its pH level.
» Increased greenhouse gases from human activities result in climate change and ocean acidification.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The increase in acidity of oceanic waters, from increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels that increase dissolved carbon dioxide in seawater, which causes increased carbonic acid in ocean waters, lowering its pH level.
(uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ocean, acidification.
Examples
2 sentencesIncreased greenhouse gases from human activities result in climate change and ocean acidification.
Ocean acidification is affecting the entire world’s oceans, including coastal estuaries and waterways.
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable