Alkaline
of or like an .
containing an .
having the properties of an .
having a pH value greater than 7.
Compare (def 5c).
Contemporary Examples
Things on the other side of the ledger, at a pH above 7, are alkaline (also called “basic” as in acid-base).
Alkalinizing Someone to Improve His or Her Health Is Simple-Minded, Fatuous, and Dangerous Kent Sepkowitz January 28, 2014
Clearly this is not identical to the Organic Liaison supplement, as vinegar is acid, not alkaline.
The Scientology Diet? Kim Masters March 17, 2010
Historical Examples
One measure of this air saturates two of alkaline air, and with it forms the vitriolic ammoniac.
Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry Joseph Priestley
Account for the fact that a solution of borax in water is alkaline.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry William McPherson
The ingredients in alkaline glazes are soda-ash, whiting, feldspar, flint and oxide of tin.
The Potter’s Craft Charles F. Binns
They may be suspected if the milk is alkaline in reaction and has a disguised taste.
The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) Various
An instrument for measuring the alkaline force or purity of any of the alkalis of commerce.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines Andrew Ure
As often as once in two or three days, an alkaline bath should be taken.
An Epitome of Homeopathic Healing Art B. L. Hill
The climate was arid, and the dry soil was loaded with alkaline salts, supposedly destructive to most vegetable life.
The Awakening of the Desert Julius C. Birge
The reaction of the gangrenous matter in certain stages was alkaline.
Andersonville, Volume 3 John McElroy
adjective
having the properties of or containing an alkali
adj.
1670s, “pertaining to alkalis,” from alkali + -ine (1). Of soils, attested from 1850.
alkaline al·ka·line (āl’kə-lĭn, -līn’)
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing an alkali.
Having a pH greater than 7.
alkaline
(āl’kə-lĭn, -līn’)
Capable of neutralizing an acid. Bases are alkaline.
Relating to an alkali compound.
Having a pH greater than 7.
Having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions.
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