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verb (v)

• turn basic and less acidic(verb.change)

  Synonym:
  alkalise, alkalize, basify
  Antonym:
  acetify, acidify
  

  source: wordnet30
• To convert into an alkali; to give alkaline properties to.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To become changed into an alkali.(verb)

  source: webster1913