alkalescent

• Adjectif vieilli désignant ce qui est légèrement alcalin ou qui possède des propriétés alcalines.

An obsolete adjective meaning slightly alkaline or having alkaline properties.

1. Tending to become alkalineC2formalscientific

   Having a tendency to become slightly alkaline or to develop alkaline properties.

   Alcalescent

   • The solution was alkalescent, indicating a shift toward basicity.
   • Certain soils are naturally alkalescent due to mineral content.
   • The chemist noted the alkalescent nature of the compound after the reaction.