English / word
ocean acidification
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The continuous reduction in pH levels of Earth's oceans caused by the uptake of anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
In context
01
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric carbon dioxide absorption.
02
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
Synonyms
marine acidification,ocean acid increase,ocean pH decline
Antonyms
ocean alkalization
Collocations
combat ocean acidification,rate of ocean acidification,impact of ocean acidification