antalkaline (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: ˌæn.tæl.kəˈlaɪn
Definition
Acting to neutralize or counteract an alkaline substance.
Examples
The antalkaline properties of the compound were essential for its use in treating certain industrial spills.
Researchers are developing antalkaline agents to help balance the pH in biological systems.
How to Use antalkaline
- antalkaline properties (collocation)
- characteristics that counteract alkalinity — "The antalkaline properties of the soil were beneficial for growing certain crops."
- antalkaline agent (collocation)
- a substance that counteracts alkalinity — "Scientists are testing a new antalkaline agent to treat industrial waste."
- antalkaline solution (collocation)
- a liquid mixture designed to neutralize alkaline substances — "The lab used an antalkaline solution to clean the sensitive equipment."
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