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ocean acidification

noun

ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

Meaning

The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.

acidic shift, pH decrease

alkalization

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