also: ピーエイチちょうせいざい
noun
pH adjuster
Technical term used in chemistry, food processing, water treatment, and cosmetics to refer to substances that regulate acidity or alkalinity.
この製品にはｐＨ調整剤としてクエン酸が含まれています。
This product contains citric acid as a pH adjuster.
Same spelling with the English-influenced reading ピーエイチ, which is also used.
Kana spelling for the ペーハー reading, sometimes seen in less technical contexts.
Kana spelling for the ピーエイチ reading.
Compound of ｐＨ (pH) + 調整 (adjustment) + 剤 (agent). The reading ペーハー is from German 'pH', while ピーエイチ reflects the English pronunciation.