alkalinise

al·ka·lize

[al-kuh-lahyz]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), al·ka·lized, al·ka·liz·ing. Chemistry.
to make or become alkaline.
Also, al·ka·lin·ize;, especially British, al·ka·lise, al·ka·lin·ise.


Origin:
1740–50; alkal(i) + -ize

al·ka·liz·a·ble, adjective
al·ka·li·za·tion, noun
al·ka·liz·er, noun
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alkalize or alkalise (ˈælkəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to make alkaline
 
alkalise or alkalise
 
vb
 
'alkalizable or alkalise
 
adj
 
'alkalisable or alkalise
 
adj

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