Acidifikovat

Acidifikovat is a Czech verb meaning to make something acidic or to lower its pH by adding acid or by processes that increase acidity. The term is used in chemistry, biology, environmental science, agriculture, and food technology. Its noun form is acidifikace (acidification).

In analytical chemistry, solutions are often acidified to stabilize metal ions, prevent hydrolysis, or improve extraction efficiency, typically using acids such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, or nitric acid. In environmental science, acidification describes the lowering of pH in soils and waters due to atmospheric deposition of sulfur and nitrogen compounds; soil acidification can alter nutrient availability and mobilize toxic aluminum, while ocean acidification results from dissolved CO2 lowering carbonate availability and affecting calcifying organisms.

In food and beverage production, acidification is used to preserve products, adjust flavor, balance texture, or control fermentation, with acids including citric, acetic, and lactic. In biology and medicine, acidification of cellular compartments such as lysosomes and endosomes is essential for enzymatic activity, protein sorting, and pathogen destruction.

Measurement and control rely on pH meters and buffering systems; management of acidified environments requires careful handling of corrosive acids and consideration of safety, environmental impact, and regulatory guidelines.