alkaline (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈælkəlaɪn/
Definition
Having the properties of an alkali, or containing a base, with a pH greater than 7.
Examples
The doctor recommended alkaline water to help with his acid reflux.
Most soaps are alkaline, which is why they can irritate sensitive skin.
The experiment required an alkaline solution to neutralize the acid.
How to Use alkaline
- alkaline soil (collocation)
- Soil with a pH greater than 7. — "The arid climate contributes to the formation of alkaline soil."
- alkaline solution (collocation)
- A liquid mixture with a pH greater than 7. — "The experiment requires an alkaline solution to dissolve the precipitate."
- alkaline batteries (collocation)
- A type of non-rechargeable battery that uses an alkaline electrolyte. — "We need to buy new alkaline batteries for the smoke detector."
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