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The opposite of acidified, i.e to have made basic.
Having added an excess amount of base to a solution to increase its pH beyond a neutral pH of 7. Adding excess acid will decrease the pH below 7. This will acidify the solution.
Having added an excess amount of base to a solution to increase its pH beyond a neutral pH of 7. Adding excess acid will decrease the pH below 7. This will acidify the solution.
I basicified the water by adding a base to it. The pH of the solution is now greater than 7 and is basic or alkaline.
by peterjeffo September 15, 2010
Sep 12 Word of the Day
Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.
Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
by blank babushka October 24, 2009
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Completely made up word used by people who either haven't heard of, or don't understand the word simplified.
Language can be basicified for the speaker by making up words. The task of the listener is not, however, simplified.
by alastair green January 27, 2006