alkaline

[ al-kuh-lahyn, -lin ]
/ ˈæl kəˌlaɪn, -lɪn /
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adjective Chemistry.

of or like an alkali.
containing an alkali.
having the properties of an alkali.
having a pH value greater than 7. Compare acid(def 5c).

Origin of alkaline

First recorded in 1670–80; alkal(i) + -ine1

Words nearby alkaline

alkali-loving, alkalic, alkalify, alkalimeter, alkalimetry, alkaline, alkaline earth, alkaline phosphatase, alkaline soil, alkaline tide, alkaline-ash diet

Words related to alkaline

soluble, salty, acrid, alkali, bitter, caustic, alkalescent, antacid

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British Dictionary definitions for alkaline

alkaline
/ (ˈælkəˌlaɪn) /

adjective

having the properties of or containing an alkali

Medical definitions for alkaline

alkaline
[ ăl′kə-lĭn, -līn′ ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or containing an alkali.
Having a pH greater than 7.

Scientific definitions for alkaline

alkaline
[ ăl′kə-lĭn, -līn′ ]

Capable of neutralizing an acid. Bases are alkaline.
Relating to an alkali compound.
Having a pH greater than 7.
Having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions.