Cairns is an important transport hub in the Far North Queensland region. Located at the base of Cape York Peninsula, it provides important transport links between the Peninsula and Gulf of Carpentaria regions, and the areas to the south of the state.
The adjective ACIDIC has 2 senses: 1. being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7). 2. being sour to the taste. Familiarity information: ACIDIC used as an adjective is rare.Dictionary entry details.eing or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7).
pH: Definition and measurement units. pH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is. The range goes from 0 - 14, with 7 being neutral. pHs of less than 7 indicate acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates a base.pH is really a measure of the relative amount of free hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in the water.Hs less than 7 are acidic while pHs greater than 7 are alkaline (basic). Normal rainfall has a pH of about 5.6âslightly acidic due to carbon dioxide gas from the atmosphere. You can see that acid rain can be very acidic, and it can affect the environment in a negative way.