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alkaline

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈælkəlaɪn/

alkaline means: Having a pH above seven and able to reduce the strength of an acid.

adjective

NOT ACIDICB2

Having a pH above seven and able to reduce the strength of an acid.

  • The soil is slightly alkaline.
  • This test shows whether the water is acidic or alkaline.
  • Soap usually produces an alkaline solution in water.

Similar words: basic

Opposites: acidic

Common phrases: alkaline soil, alkaline water, alkaline solution

INVOLVING ALKALIC1

Containing or involving a chemical substance that can react with and reduce an acid.

  • The remote needs two alkaline batteries.
  • Workers use an alkaline cleaner to remove grease.
  • The fabric undergoes an alkaline treatment before dyeing.

Common phrases: alkaline battery, alkaline cleaner, alkaline treatment

Questions about alkaline

What does alkaline mean?

Having a pH above seven and able to reduce the strength of an acid.

What is alkaline in other languages?

Türkçe: alkali · Español: alcalino · Français: alcalin · Deutsch: alkalisch · Italiano: alcalino · 日本語: アルカリ性の

How do you pronounce alkaline?

It is pronounced /ˈælkəlaɪn/.

How do you use alkaline in a sentence?

The soil is slightly alkaline. This test shows whether the water is acidic or alkaline.

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