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alkaline

/ˈæl.kə.laɪn/

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adjective

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈæl.kə.laɪn/

Describes a substance that has a pH greater than 7, or relates to the chemical properties of an alkali.

ruОписывает вещество, pH которого больше 7, или относящееся к химическим свойствам щёлочи.esAdjetivo que describe una sustancia cuyo pH es mayor que 7, o que se relaciona con las propiedades químicas de las bases o álcalis.frQualifie une substance dont le pH est supérieur à 7, ou ce qui se rapporte aux propriétés chimiques d'une base (alcali).deBeschreibt einen Stoff, dessen pH-Wert über 7 liegt, oder etwas, das mit den chemischen Eigenschaften einer Base bzw. Lauge zusammenhängt.ptDescreve uma substância cujo pH é maior que 7, ou que está relacionada às propriedades químicas de uma base. Também pode se referir a soluções ou ambientes com caráter básico.zh指物质的pH值大于7,或与碱的化学性质有关。arصفة تصف مادةً درجة حموضتها أعلى من 7، أو تتعلق بخصائص القلويات الكيميائية.

  1. Having a pH greater than 7 B2 formal scientific

    Relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH value above 7, indicating a basic rather than acidic nature.

    • The soil in this region is highly alkaline, making it difficult for some plants to grow.
    • Alkaline batteries are commonly used in household devices.
    • The chemist tested the solution and found it to be alkaline.

    ruЩелочнойesalcalinofralcalin (basique)deAlkalischptAlcalinozh碱性的arقاعدي

    Synonymes: alkalescentalkalicbasic

    Antonymes: acidic

  • more alkaline comparative form
  • most alkaline superlative form