Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
pH
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈatʃe/
Meaning
- masculine nounpH
Example
En la etiqueta aparece el pH del producto.
The pH of the product appears on the label.
More examples
Este jabón tiene pH neutro y no irrita la piel.
This pH-neutral soap does not irritate the skin.
Core concept
Measure of solution acidity based on hydrogen-ion concentration.
Common phrases
jabón de pH neutro
pH-neutral soap
champú de pH neutro
pH-neutral shampoo
Similar words
acidez: Degree of sourness or acid character in a food or liquid.
alcalinidad: Degree of basicity or alkali character in a liquid.
Definition in Spanish
Escala numérica que indica la acidez o basicidad de una solución según la concentración de iones de hidrógeno; valores menores señalan mayor acidez y suele expresarse como −log10[H+].
Word origin
The term originates with Søren Sørensen, where 'p' abbreviates German potenz for power or exponent and 'H' stands for hydrogen, marking the negative base-10 logarithm of [H+].
Usage tips
- Spanish conversation usually treats pH as a numeric technical value, so speakers typically state the number (for example "el pH es 7") rather than a descriptive adjective.