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Alkaline - 6 dictionary results

al⋅ka⋅line

[al-kuh-lahyn, -lin]
–adjective Chemistry.
1. of or like an alkali.
2. containing an alkali.
3. having the properties of an alkali.
4. having a pH value greater than 7. Compare acid (def. 5c).

Origin:
1670–80; alkal(i) + -ine 1
al·ka·line   (āl'kə-lĭn, -līn')   
adj.  
  1. Of, relating to, or containing an alkali.
    1. Having a pH greater than 7.
    2. Having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions.

Alkaline

Al"ka*line\ (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. alcalin.] Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.

Alkaline earths, certain substances, as lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possessing some of the qualities of alkalies.

Alkaline metals, potassium, sodium, c[ae]sium, lithium, rubidium.

Alkaline reaction, a reaction indicating alkalinity, as by the action on limits, turmeric, etc.

Main Entry: al·ka·line
Pronunciation: 'al-k&-l&n, -"lIn
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, containing, or having the properties ofan alkali or alkali metal : BASIC; especially, of a solution : having a pH of more than 7 —al·ka·lin·i·ty /"al-k&-'lin-&t-E/ noun plural -ties

alkaline al·ka·line (āl'kə-lĭn, -līn')
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or containing an alkali.
  2. Having a pH greater than 7.

alkaline   (āl'kə-lĭn, -līn')  Pronunciation Key 
  1. Capable of neutralizing an acid. Bases are alkaline.
  2. Relating to an alkali compound.
  3. Having a pH greater than 7.
  4. Having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions.

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