ocean acidification

noun

The increase in acidity of oceanic waters, from increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels that increase dissolved carbon dioxide in seawater, which causes increased carbonic acid in ocean waters, lowering its pH level.

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Meanings

nounocean acidification (uncountable)
  1. uncountableclimate changeThe increase in acidity of oceanic waters, from increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels that increase dissolved carbon dioxide in seawater, which causes increased carbonic acid in ocean waters, lowering its pH level.
  2. uncountableUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ocean, acidification.
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