Acidology

/ˌæsɪˈdɑlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The scientific study of acids and their properties, reactions, and effects.

Etymology

From acid + -logy (Greek logos, study or science). A specialized branch of chemistry focused on understanding acids.

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While rare, acidology would be the perfect term for researchers studying how acids shaped geology, biology, and industry throughout Earth's history.

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