单词 | alkalify |
释义 | alkalify in British English (ˈælkəlɪˌfaɪ, ælˈkæl-) verbWord forms: -fies, -fying or -fied to make or become alkaline alkalify in American English (ˈælkələˌfai, ælˈkælə-) Word forms: verb -fied, -fying Chemistry transitive verb 1. to alkalize intransitive verb 2. to become alkaline Derived forms alkalifiable adjective Word origin [1825–35; alkali + -fy]This word is first recorded in the period 1825–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: archaic, cliché, cross section, electrolyte, spiritualism-fy is a verbal suffix meaning “to make,” “cause to be,” “render” (simplify; beautify); “to become,” “be made” (liquefy). The suffix was introduced into English in loan words from Old French (deify), but is also used in the formation of new words, usually on a Latin root (reify) |
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