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alkaline in Finnish

alkaline in Finnish is alkalinen, alkali, emäksinen — alkaline means having the chemical properties of an alkali; basic rather than acidic.

alkaline in Finnish

alkalinen
adj
Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
alkali
adj
Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
emäksinen
adj
Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
alkalinen
adj
(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.
emäksinen
adj
(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

What does "alkaline" mean?

  1. adjective Having the chemical properties of an alkali; basic rather than acidic.
    "Soap is alkaline, which is why it can feel slippery on the skin."
  2. adjective Having a pH greater than 7 on the standard scale.
    "The test strip turned blue, showing the water was alkaline."
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alkaline in a sentence

  • Soap is alkaline, which is why it can feel slippery on the skin.
  • The soil here is quite alkaline, so acid-loving plants struggle.
  • The test strip turned blue, showing the water was alkaline.
  • A pH of 9 is mildly alkaline.

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What is "alkaline" in Finnish?

"alkaline" in Finnish is alkalinen, alkali, emäksinen. alkaline means: Having the chemical properties of an alkali; basic rather than acidic.

How do you use "alkaline" in a sentence?

Example: "Soap is alkaline, which is why it can feel slippery on the skin." In Finnish, "alkaline" is alkalinen, alkali, emäksinen.

Are there other ways to say "alkaline" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "alkaline": alkalinen, alkali, emäksinen.

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