pH level
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.
Exemples
3 sur 5I need to check the pH level of my swimming pool water.
I need to test if the pool water is too acidic or basic.
The laboratory report indicates a stable pH level in the sample.
The scientific report shows the acidity is steady in the test liquid.
Is the pH level of this soap good for my skin?
Is the acidity of this soap safe for me to use?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember 'p' for 'power' and 'H' for 'Hydrogen'. It measures the power of hydrogen in a liquid.
Quiz rapide
If you want to keep your fish healthy, you must check the ___ of the water regularly.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : pH level
Exemples
I need to check the pH level of my swimming pool water.
everydayI need to test if the pool water is too acidic or basic.
The laboratory report indicates a stable pH level in the sample.
formalThe scientific report shows the acidity is steady in the test liquid.
Is the pH level of this soap good for my skin?
informalIs the acidity of this soap safe for me to use?
Plant growth is significantly affected by the soil's pH level.
academicHow plants grow depends a lot on the acidity of the ground.
Our company guarantees a consistent pH level in every bottled beverage.
businessOur business promises the same acidity in every drink we sell.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
Acidity only refers to the low end of the scale, while pH level refers to the whole scale (0-14).
Alkalinity refers only to the high end of the scale, whereas pH level is the general name for the measurement.
Notes d'usage
The term is used across science, gardening, and beauty. Always write it with a lowercase 'p' and an uppercase 'H'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often write 'PH' or 'ph', but it must be written as 'pH' to represent 'power of Hydrogen'.
Astuce mémo
Remember 'p' for 'power' and 'H' for 'Hydrogen'. It measures the power of hydrogen in a liquid.
Origine du mot
Derived from the German 'Potenz' (meaning power) and 'Hydrogenium' (Hydrogen).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many countries, 'pH balanced' is a major selling point for soaps and shampoos to imply they are gentle.
Quiz rapide
If you want to keep your fish healthy, you must check the ___ of the water regularly.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : pH level
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