alkaline

Meanings

Adjective

  • Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
  • Having a pH greater than 7.

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Origin

  • First attested in 1677. From alkali, ultimately from Arabic قلي ("alkali, ashes of the saltwort"), related to قَلَى.

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