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| 1. | [ adjective ] (chemistry) relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7 | |
| Synonyms: | alkalic | |
| Examples: | "alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone" |
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| Related terms: | acidic amphoteric basic base-forming alkalescent | |
| Similar spelling: |
alkali alkalinise alkalinize alkalize alkalise alkalizer alkaliser alkali_bee alkalic alkalinity alkalinuria alkalimetry alkalify algal alkalosis alkalotic alkaluria alkalemia alkylic alkaloidal alkalescent alkaloid |
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