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alkalize

verbtécnico/ɐɫkɐlinɨˈzaɾ/low

al·ca·li·ni·zar

Definition

To make alkaline; to increase the pH of a substance.
It is necessary to alkalize the soil to grow certain plants.
The treatment process alkalizes the wastewater.
Common collocations
alkalize wateralkalize soilalkalize a solution

Etymology

De alcalino + -izar.

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