Alkaline reaction

a reaction indicating alkalinity, as by the action on limits, turmeric, etc.

alkaline reaction

al·ka·line re·ac·tion

1. any test by which an alkaline reaction is recognized, such as the change of red litmus paper to blue; 2. an excess of hydroxide ions over hydrogen ions in aqueous solution as indicated by a pH value exceeding 7 (at 22°C). Compare: dissociation constant of water. Synonym(s): basic reaction

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