Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ph
noun
/piː eɪtʃ/
Definition
A measure of how acidic or basic a solution is, often used in chemistry.
Examples
- The pH of pure water is 7.
- Adding vinegar, which is acidic, lowers the pH of the solution.
- Many plants thrive in soil with a pH around 6 to 7.
Meaning
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, where lower values indicate acidic solutions, 7 is neutral, and higher values indicate basic (alkaline) solutions.
Synonyms
- Acidity
- Basicity
