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Webster 1913 Edition


Alkaline

Al′ka-line

(?; 277)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
alcalin
.]
Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.
Alkaline earths
,
certain substances, as lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possessing some of the qualities of alkalies.
Alkaline metals
,
potassium, sodium, cæsium, lithium, rubidium.
Alkaline reaction
,
a reaction indicating alkalinity, as by the action on limits, turmeric, etc.

Webster 1828 Edition


Alkaline

AL'KALINE

,
Adj.
Having the properties of alkali.

Definition 2024


alkaline

alkaline

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Noun

alkaline (plural alkalines)

  1. An alkaline battery.

Adjective

alkaline (comparative more alkaline, superlative most alkaline)

  1. Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
  2. (chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

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Italian

Adjective

alkaline f

  1. feminine plural of alkalino