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alkalize

verbtechnicaluncommon/ɐɫkɐlinɨˈzaɾ/al·ca·li·ni·zar

Definition

1

To make alkaline; to increase the pH of a substance.

Usage examples

It is necessary to alkalize the soil to grow certain plants.
The treatment process alkalizes the wastewater.

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Common combinations

alkalize wateralkalize soilalkalize a solution