die Versauerung
Translation
acidification, souring
Examples
Die Versauerung der Ozeane ist ein Problem.
The acidification of the oceans is a problem.
Saurer Regen führt zur Versauerung des Bodens.
Acid rain leads to soil acidification.
Grammar Patterns
the acidification ((of sth.)) die Versauerung ((et2)) The acidification of the oceans is a global problem.
Similar Words
Synonym: Ansäuerung (acidulation)
Etymology
Composed of 'ver-' (prefix indicating a process/change) + 'sauer' (sour/acid) + '-ung' (suffix forming a noun). Literally, 'the process of becoming sour/acidic'.
Memory Tips
'sauer' is like 'sour' in English. The 'ver-' prefix shows it's a process of *becoming* sour, hence 'acidification'.