alcalin — meaning in English

English meaning

• alkaline adjective Having the chemical properties of an alkali; basic rather than acidic.

Senses

alcalin 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.

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.

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