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Definition of alkaline - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
pH levelTECH. having a pH greater than 7TECH.
- Alkaline soils are common in arid regions.
2.
chemistryTECH. relating to or containing an alkaliTECH.
- The solution is alkaline, with a pH of 8.
Expressions with alkaline
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battery using alkaline electrolyte, usually potassium hydroxide
He replaced the remote's dead cells with new alkaline batteries.
group of metallic elements in group two of the periodic table
Magnesium and calcium are typical examples of alkaline earth metals.
earth with elevated pH, often from salt buildup in arid ground
Crops struggled because alkaline soil limited how well roots absorbed nutrients.
soft, highly reactive metal in group I
Sodium is an alkaline metal used in many reactions.
elements in group II of the periodic table
Calcium is an alkaline earth metal.
enzyme found in tissues, active in alkaline conditions
Alkaline phosphatase levels are measured in blood tests.
the ability to neutralize acids in a solution
The alkaline reserve of blood helps maintain pH balance.
liquid mixture containing base that shows pH higher than neutral
The indicator turned blue in the alkaline solution.
thriving in environments with pH above 7
The alkaline-loving plants flourished in the chalky soil.
Origin of alkaline
Arabic, al-qaliy (ashes of saltwort)
Terms with alkaline included in their meaning
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chemistry
neither acidic nor alkaline
chemistry
state of being alkaline in nature
ecosystem
wetland with alkaline water and peat
chemistry
strong alkaline solution used in washing or cleaning
chemical
alkaline salt used in glass and soap production
chemistry
strong alkaline compound used in many industrial and cleaning processes
chemical solution
alkaline liquid used for soaking or boiling cloth
abr: Alkaline Phosphatase
enzyme in the body that helps break down proteins
geology
mineral found in alkaline soils and salt deposits
traditional
alkaline liquid from leaching wood ashes
chemistry
tending to become alkaline or slightly alkaline
abr: alkaline
having a pH higher than 7
abr: alkaline
having a pH higher than 7
chemical property
becoming slightly alkaline
bee species
solitary bee nesting in alkaline soil and pollinating alfalfa
geography
flat area with high alkaline soil content
plant
grass that grows in salty or alkaline soil
chemistry
having been made alkaline
raise ph
become more alkaline naturally
reduce acidity
make a substance more alkaline
chemistry
process of making something more alkaline
chemistry
make a substance more alkaline
chemistry
made more alkaline or less acidic
pH change
process of becoming more alkaline
Examples of alkaline in a sentence
The pool water was too alkaline for safe swimming. The alkaline battery lasted longer than expected. Alkaline soils can affect plant growth.
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- French:alcalin, ...
- German:alkalisch, ...
- Italian:alcalino, basico, ...
- Spanish:alcalino, ...
- Portuguese:alcalino, ...
- Chinese:碱性的, 含碱的, ...
- Japanese:アルカリ性の, アルカリを含む, ...
- Arabic:قَلَوِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּסִיסִי, אֶלְקַלִּי, ...
- Russian:щелочной, ...
- Ukrainian:лужний, ...
- Hindi:क्षारीय, अल्कलिन, ...
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