Another Word For Ph

Meaning

The word 'ph' appears to have a typo or may be an abbreviation. In the context of education or chemistry, 'pH' refers to a scale used to measure how acidic or basic a solution is. A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 indicates acidity, and above 7 indicates alkalinity.

Synonyms

• Acidity
• Basicity
• Alkalinity
• Hydrogen ion concentration

Antonyms

• Neutrality
• Non-acidity
• Non-basicity

Etymology

The term pH was created in the late 19th century. The 'p' stands for 'potenz' in German, meaning power, and 'H' represents hydrogen. The concept was developed by the Danish chemist Søren Sørensen in 1909.

Examples of Use

1. The pH of pure water is generally accepted to be 7.
2. When testing the pH of soil, it's important to use a calibrated pH meter.
3. The acidity of the vinegar was measured to have a pH of around 2.5.