ˈasəˌdīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: acid (II) + -ize
transitive verb
: to treat with acid : acidify ; specifically : to charge (an oil or gas well) with hydrochloric acid, sometimes with hydrofluoric acid added, for dissolving the lime out of the sand in order to facilitate and increase production
intransitive verb
: to become acidized