alkaline
ˈælkəˌliːn
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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.
alkalescent basic caustic
2.
chemistryTECH.relating to or containing an alkaliTECH.
  • The solution is alkaline, with a pH of 8.
basic caustic
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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.

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
fenn.
ecosystem
wetland with alkaline water and peat
lyen.
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
ALPabbr.
abr: Alkaline Phosphatase
enzyme in the body that helps break down proteins

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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  1. French:alcalin, ...
  2. German:alkalisch, ...
  3. Italian:alcalino, basico, ...
  4. Spanish:alcalino, ...
  5. Portuguese:alcalino, ...
  6. Chinese:碱性的, 含碱的, ...
  7. Japanese:アルカリ性の, アルカリを含む, ...
  8. Arabic:قَلَوِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּסִיסִי, אֶלְקַלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:щелочной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лужний, ...
  12. Hindi:क्षारीय, अल्कलिन, ...

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