Definition of Alkaline

1. Adjective. Relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7. "Alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone"

Exact synonyms: Alkalic
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Similar to: Alcalescent, Alkalescent, Basic, Base-forming, Saltlike
Derivative terms: Alkali, Alkalinity
Antonyms: Acidic, Amphoteric

Definition of Alkaline

1. a. Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.

Definition of Alkaline

1. containing an alkali [adj]

Medical Definition of Alkaline

1. Having the reactions of an alkali. Origin: L. Alkalinus (18 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alkaline

alkali
alkalic
alkalies
alkalies
alkalified
alkalifies
alkalify
alkalifying
alkalimeter
alkalimeters
alkalimetries
alkalimetry
alkalimetry
alkalin
alkaline (current term)
alkaline (current term)
alkaline-ash diet
alkaline-earth metal
alkaline-loving
alkaline D-peptidase
alkaline earth
alkaline earth
alkaline earths
alkaline earth elements
alkaline elastase
alkaline metal
alkaline milk drip
alkaline phosphatase
alkaline protease
alkaline reaction

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