acidification
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The act or process of acidifying, or changing into an acid.
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Adaptation to increased concentrations of CO 2 occurs in humans, including modified breathing and kidney bicarbonate production, in order to balance the effects of blood acidification ( acidosis ).
Aminoglycoside antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections work best in alkaline conditions, and urinary acidification from using methionine can reduce its effectiveness.
'' citation Emissions of chemicals leading to acidification The most important gas which leads to acidification is sulfur dioxide.
Important support includes adequate hydration and urine acidification if necessary to prevent crystalluria.
It is easily oxidized ; acidification by dilute nitric acid gives the At 0 or At + forms, and the subsequent addition of silver(I) may only partially, at best, precipitate astatine as silver(I) astatide (AgAt).
Food supplies are also reduced long-term by ocean acidification due to increased absorption of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide.