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Alkaline - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Alkaline : adj : relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater
than 7; "alkaline soils derived from chalk or
limestone" [syn: alkalic] [ant: amphoteric, acidic]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Alkaline : \Al"ka*line\ (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. alcalin.]
Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the
properties of an alkali.
Alkaline earths, certain substances, as lime, baryta,
strontia, and magnesia, possessing some of the qualities
of alkalies.
Alkaline metals, potassium, sodium, c[ae]sium, lithium,
rubidium.
Alkaline reaction, a reaction indicating alkalinity, as by
the action on limits, turmeric, etc.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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