antalkali

[ant-al-kuh-lahy]

ant·al·ka·li

[ant-al-kuh-lahy]
noun, plural ant·al·ka·lis, ant·al·ka·lies.
something that neutralizes alkalis or counteracts alkalinity.


Origin:
1825–35; ant- + alkali
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Antalkali is always a great word to know.
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antalkali (æntˈælkəˌlaɪ)
 
n , pl -lis, -lies
a substance that neutralizes alkalis, esp one used to treat alkalosis
 
antalkaline
 
adj, —n

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