A1 noun Neutral

pH level

/ˌpiː ˈeɪtʃ ˈlevl̩/

The pH level is a measure of how acidic or basic a liquid is. It uses a scale from 0 to 14 to show the chemical balance of a substance.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to check the pH level of my swimming pool water.

I need to test if the pool water is too acidic or basic.

2

The laboratory report indicates a stable pH level in the sample.

The scientific report shows the acidity is steady in the test liquid.

3

Is the pH level of this soap good for my skin?

Is the acidity of this soap safe for me to use?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pH level
Adjetivo
pH-balanced
Relacionado
pH scale
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Truco para recordar

Remember 'p' for 'power' and 'H' for 'Hydrogen'. It measures the power of hydrogen in a liquid.

Quiz rápido

If you want to keep your fish healthy, you must check the ___ of the water regularly.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pH level

Ejemplos

1

I need to check the pH level of my swimming pool water.

everyday

I need to test if the pool water is too acidic or basic.

2

The laboratory report indicates a stable pH level in the sample.

formal

The scientific report shows the acidity is steady in the test liquid.

3

Is the pH level of this soap good for my skin?

informal

Is the acidity of this soap safe for me to use?

4

Plant growth is significantly affected by the soil's pH level.

academic

How plants grow depends a lot on the acidity of the ground.

5

Our company guarantees a consistent pH level in every bottled beverage.

business

Our business promises the same acidity in every drink we sell.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pH level
Adjetivo
pH-balanced
Relacionado
pH scale

Colocaciones comunes

test the pH level to measure the acidity of something
maintain a pH level to keep the acidity at a specific point
optimal pH level the best acidity for a specific purpose
low pH level a measurement that indicates high acidity
high pH level a measurement that indicates high alkalinity

Frases Comunes

pH balanced

having a chemical level that is healthy for skin

neutral pH

a pH level of exactly 7

pH indicator

a tool or paper used to test acidity

Se confunde a menudo con

pH level vs Acidity

Acidity only refers to the low end of the scale, while pH level refers to the whole scale (0-14).

pH level vs Alkalinity

Alkalinity refers only to the high end of the scale, whereas pH level is the general name for the measurement.

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Notas de uso

The term is used across science, gardening, and beauty. Always write it with a lowercase 'p' and an uppercase 'H'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often write 'PH' or 'ph', but it must be written as 'pH' to represent 'power of Hydrogen'.

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Truco para recordar

Remember 'p' for 'power' and 'H' for 'Hydrogen'. It measures the power of hydrogen in a liquid.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the German 'Potenz' (meaning power) and 'Hydrogenium' (Hydrogen).

Patrones gramaticales

Usually used with the definite article 'the' Functions as a compound noun Followed by the preposition 'of' when specifying a substance
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Contexto cultural

In many countries, 'pH balanced' is a major selling point for soaps and shampoos to imply they are gentle.

Quiz rápido

If you want to keep your fish healthy, you must check the ___ of the water regularly.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pH level

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