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Tending to become alkaline; incipiently or slightly alkaline; promoting alkalinity. Now historical.
Chemistry. Having the properties of an alkali, that is or contains an alkali; (of a solution, medium, etc.) having a pH greater than 7. Also: of or…
Counteracting the action of alkalis, esp. in the human body.