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acidification

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Ongoing decrease in pH away from neutral value of 7. Often used in reference to oceans, freshwater or soils, as a result of uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Sustainable use assessment, Europe and Central Asia assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme), Americas assessment, Land degradation and restoration assessment

Ongoing decrease in pH away from neutral value of 7. Often used in reference to oceans, freshwater or soils, in response to uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Asia-Pacific assessment