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alkaline
('/&/lk/@/,l/aI/n )

adjective (a)

  • relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7(adj.all)
    Example:
    Alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone.
    Synonym:
    alkalic
    Antonym:
    acidic
    source: wordnet30
  • Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.(adjective)
    source: webster1913
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