alkalify

al·ka·li·fy

[al-kuh-luh-fahy, al-kal-uh-] verb, al·ka·li·fied, al·ka·li·fy·ing. Chemistry.
verb (used with object)
1.
to alkalize.
verb (used without object)
2.
to become alkaline.

Origin:
1825–35; alkali + -fy

al·ka·li·fi·a·ble, adjective
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alkalify (ˈælkəlɪˌfaɪ, ælˈkæl-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
to make or become alkaline

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