alkaline

アルカリ性の

pHが7より高く、酸の働きを弱める性質がある。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： basic

反対語： acidic

よく使う表現： alkaline soil, alkaline water, alkaline solution

アルカリの

酸と反応してその働きを弱めるアルカリを含む、またはそれに関わる。

やさしい英語で： 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.

よく使う表現： alkaline battery, alkaline cleaner, alkaline treatment