deacidify

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de·a·cid·i·fy

(dē′ə-sĭd′ə-fī′)

tr.v. de·a·cid·i·fied, de·a·cid·i·fy·ing, de·a·cid·i·fies

To remove the acid from or reduce the acid content of.

de′a·cid′i·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.

deacidify

(ˌdiːəˈsɪdɪˌfaɪ)

vb (tr) , -fies, -fying or -fied

(Chemistry) to render (a substance) less acidic

Translations

deacidify

vt. neutralizar un ácido.

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However, several of these wines were later used for deacidification trials, and the results did provide some validation for commercial winemakers to deacidify post-MLF to improve a wine's final quality and style.

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Storing deactivated mineral carbon in Kielder Forest could provide a huge opportunity to deacidify soils and upgrade the pine landscape to a more authentic oak landscape.

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Approximately 36,000 volumes and 13,000 cards distributed to 16 lots deacidify, as well as introducing an alkaline reserve.

Mass deacidification to neutralize acids contained in the paper, as well as introducing an alkaline reserve

to deacidify Nelson Mandela's private papers and ensure the preservation of his legacy.