alkalinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• alkaline adjective Having the chemical properties of an alkali; basic rather than acidic.
• basic adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.

Senses

alkalinen is used for these senses in English:

• alkaline Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
• alkaline (chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.
• basic (chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.

alkaline — full definition

1. adjective Having the chemical properties of an alkali; basic rather than acidic.
2. adjective Having a pH greater than 7 on the standard scale.

basic — full definition

1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.

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