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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
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
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