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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.
Definition 2024
alkaline
alkaline
English
Alternative forms
Noun
alkaline (plural alkalines)
- An alkaline battery.
Adjective
alkaline (comparative more alkaline, superlative most alkaline)
- Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
- (chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.
Synonyms
- (chemistry): basic
Antonyms
- (chemistry): acidic
Derived terms
Terms derived from alkaline
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Translations
of or relating to an alkali
having a pH greater than 7