alkalescent

[ al-kuh-les-uhnt ]
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adjective
  1. tending to become alkaline; slightly alkaline.

Origin of alkalescent

1
First recorded in 1725–35; alkal(i) + -escent

Other words from alkalescent

  • al·ka·les·cence, al·ka·les·cen·cy, noun

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