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alkaline
(al¦ka|line)
Pronunciation:
/ˈalkəlʌɪn/
adjective
having the properties of an alkali, or containing alkali; having a pH greater than 7:
an alkaline soil
a slightly alkaline solution
Often contrasted with
acidic
and
basic
.
Derivatives
alkalinity
Pronunciation:
/alkəˈlɪnɪti/
noun
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