alkalifying
/alˈkalɪfʌɪɪŋ/ /ˈalkəlɪfʌɪɪŋ/Chemistry. Now rare
adjective
Originally: combining with other substances to form alkalies; compare acidifying. In later use more widely: making alkaline.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Nicholson (1753–1815), chemist and inventor. From alkalify + -ing, after French alkalifiant.