Meaning of the word pH in English

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pH

US /ˌpiːˈeɪtʃ/
UK /ˌpiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Noun

a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, numerically equal to 7 for neutral solutions, increasing with increasing alkalinity and decreasing with increasing acidity. The pH scale usually runs from 0 to 14.

Example:
The ideal pH for swimming pool water is between 7.4 and 7.6.
Lemon juice has a low pH, making it acidic.