Alkaline
Pronunciation: /ˈælkəˌlaɪn/
Alkaline (adjective)
- Having a pH greater than 7, opposite of acidic.
- Related to a type of battery that uses alkaline electrolytes.
Examples
- The soil is too alkaline for these plants to thrive.
- Alkaline solutions can neutralize acids effectively.
Common collocations: alkaline soil, alkaline solution, alkaline environment, alkaline battery, replace batteries