alkaline in Irish
alkaline in Irish is alcaileach — alkaline means having the chemical properties of an alkali; basic rather than acidic.
alkaline in Irish
alcaileach
What does "alkaline" mean?
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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."
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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 Irish?
"alkaline" in Irish is alcaileach. 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 Irish, "alkaline" is alcaileach.
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