alkaline

adjectivetécnico/ɐɫkɐˈlinu/medium

al·ca·li·no

Definition

Having the properties of a base; having a pH greater than 7.

Soapy water has an alkaline reaction.

Alkaline soils are poor for some crops.

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Common collocations

alkaline solutionalkaline mediumalkaline pHalkaline metals

Do árabe al-qily, 'cinzas de plantas (usadas na fabricação de sabão)', através do latim 'alkali'.