also: ピーエイチちょうせいざい
pH adjuster
Technical term used in chemistry, food processing, water treatment, and cosmetics to refer to substances that regulate acidity or alkalinity.
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.