AGGRESSIVITY

Etymology

Noun

aggressivity (usually uncountable, plural aggressivities)

(geology) The acidic ability of water (when it contains dissolved carbon dioxide) to dissolve calcium carbonate from rocks.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with aggressiveness.

Source: Wiktionary



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