pH
piːˈeɪtʃ
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Definition of pH - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
chemistryTECH.measure of acidity or alkalinity in a solutionTECH.
  • The pH of pure water is approximately 7..
acidity alkalinity
2.
scienceTECH.logarithmic scale of hydrogen ion concentrationTECH.
  • Scientists recorded the pH level as highly acidic.
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Expressions with pH

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scale measuring acidity or alkalinity of a solution
The pH scale helps determine if a solution is acidic.
substance that changes color with pH level
The pH indicator turned pink in the acidic solution.
device measuring acidity or alkalinity of a solution
The scientist used a pH meter to test the solution.

Origin of pH

German, Potenz (power) + H (hydrogen)

Terms with pH included in their meaning

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acidadj.
chemistry
having sour chemical properties or a low pH level
pH level
having a pH greater than 7
pH indicator
substance from lichens changing color with pH
pH value
substance with pH more than 7
land farming
earth with elevated pH, often from salt buildup in arid ground
acid-base indicator
unsized paper treated with litmus for pH testing
agriculture
soil with a pH level below 6
chemistry
solution stabilizing pH levels

Examples of pH in a sentence

  • Gardeners often test the pH of their soil.
  • The pH of the solution was neutral.
  • Gardeners often test the pH of the soil.

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  1. French:pH, ...
  2. German:pH-Wert, ...
  3. Italian:pH, ...
  4. Spanish:pH, ...
  5. Portuguese:pH, ...
  6. Chinese:酸碱度, 氢离子浓度, ...
  7. Japanese:pH, ...
  8. Arabic:رَقْم هيدروجيني, الرَّقْم الهيدروجيني, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּי־אֵייץ', רָמַת ה-pH, ...
  10. Russian:pH, водородный показатель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рН, pH, ...
  12. Hindi:पीएच, ...
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Definition of ph - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: physical healthRarestate of being physically healthyRare
  • Regular sleep improves your ph over time.
  • Good ph contributes to overall well-being.
  • Balanced diet supports optimal ph.
well-being
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Origin of ph

Greek, phos (light)

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  1. French:santé physique, ...
  2. German:körperliche Gesundheit, ...
  3. Italian:salute fisica, ...
  4. Spanish:salud física, ...
  5. Portuguese:saúde física, ...
  6. Chinese:身体健康, ...
  7. Japanese:身体的健康, ...
  8. Arabic:الصِحّة البَدَنِيّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּרִיאוּת גּוּפָנִית, ...
  10. Russian:физическое здоровье, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фізичне здоров'я, ...
  12. Hindi:शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य, ...
PH
piː eɪtʃ

Definition of PH - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: public healthTECH.science of protecting and improving people's healthTECH.
  • PH is important for community well-being.
2.
acr: public houseRareplace where people drink and talkRare
  • We met at the local PH for a chat.
pub tavern
3.
acr: Pakatan HarapanTECH.political party in MalaysiaTECH.
  • PH gained significant support in the last Malaysian general election.

Abbreviation

abr: Philippinescountry in Southeast Asia with many islands
  • PH is famous for its beaches.
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condition with too much energy and impulsive actions
Kids with ADHD-PH/I often find it hard to sit still.

Examples of PH in a sentence

  • PH campaigns can prevent disease outbreaks.
  • The PH was bustling with laughter and music.
  • After work, they headed to the PH for a drink.
  • PH has been gaining popularity among young voters.
  • The policies of PH focus on economic reform.
  • PH has a rich cultural heritage.

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  1. French:SP, pub, ...
  2. German:öffentliche Gesundheit, Kneipe, ...
  3. Italian:sanità pubblica, Filippine, ...
  4. Spanish:SP, Filipinas, ...
  5. Portuguese:SP, Filipinas, ...
  6. Chinese:公共卫生, 菲律宾, ...
  7. Japanese:公衆衛生, PH, ...
  8. Arabic:الصِحَّة العَامَّة, الفِلِبّين, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּרִיאוּת הַצִּיבּוּר, הַפִּילִיפִּינִים, ...
  10. Russian:ОЗ, Филиппины, ...
  11. Ukrainian:громадське здоров'я, Філіппіни, ...
  12. Hindi:सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य, फिलिपींस, ...

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