alkalinoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈæl.kəl.aɪ/us/ˈæl.kəl.aɪ/plural alkalis specializeda substance that has the opposite effect or chemical behaviour to an acid
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Chemistry: types of chemical
- acid salt
- alkali metal
- alkyl
- alkyne
- anhydrous
- buffer
- hydrate
- hydro-
- hydrocarbon
- insoluble
- oxide
- petrochemical
- polymer
- stain
- stearic acid
- strong acid
- strong base
- universal indicator
- weak acid
- weak base
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alkaline
adjective uk/ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/us/ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/
Some plants will not grow in very alkaline soils.
alkalinity
noun [ U ] uk/ˌælkəˈlɪn.ə.ti/us/ˌælkəˈlɪnət̬i/