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alkaline
adjective al·ka·line \ˈal-kə-lən, -ˌlīn\
: containing an alkali
: having the qualities of an alkali
Full Definition of ALKALINE
: of, relating to, containing, or having the properties of an alkali or alkali metal : basic; especially of a solution : having a pH of more than 7
— al·ka·lin·i·ty \ˌal-kə-ˈli-nə-tē\ noun
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First Known Use of ALKALINE
1675
Rhymes with ALKALINE
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ALKALINE Defined for Kids
alkaline
adjective al·ka·line \ˈal-kə-ˌlīn, -lən\
Definition of ALKALINE for Kids
1
: having the properties of an alkali <alkaline solutions>
2
: containing an alkali <Some plants grow better in alkaline soils.>
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alkaline
adjective al·ka·line \ˈal-kə-lən, -ˌlīn\
Medical Definition of ALKALINE
: of, relating to, containing, or having the properties of an alkali or alkali metal : basic; especially of a solution : having a pH of more than 7
—al·ka·lin·i·ty \ˌal-kə-ˈlin-ət-ē\ noun, plural al·ka·lin·i·ties
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