Ph (Noun)
Meaning
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter; provides a measure on a scale from 0 to 14 of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution (where 7 is neutral and greater than 7 is more basic and less than 7 is more acidic).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The water sample was found to have a pH of 4.2, indicating a slightly acidic solution.
- Measuring the pH of the soil is essential to determine its suitability for plant growth.
- A pH of 7.8 is more alkaline than what is ideal for aquarium water.
- In the laboratory, pH paper was used to test the acidity of various chemical substances.
- If the pH of the mixture is not within the specified range, it may cause the chemical reaction to fail.