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alkaline in Swedish

alkaline in Swedish is alkalisk, basisk — alkaline means having the chemical properties of an alkali; basic rather than acidic.

alkaline in Swedish

alkalisk
adj
Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
alkalisk
adj
(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.
basisk
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 Swedish?

"alkaline" in Swedish is alkalisk, basisk. 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 Swedish, "alkaline" is alkalisk, basisk.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "alkaline": alkalisk, basisk.

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