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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
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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.

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

  1. Of, relating to, or containing an alkali.

  2. Having a pH greater than 7.

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