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alkaline (verb)

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

💬 Example

"I need to buy some alkaline batteries for the television remote."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'AL-K-LINE'. AL (All) K (K-batteries) LINE (up). All batteries line up on the alkaline shelf.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
basic non-acidic caustic alkalic antacid
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'alkaline' as a noun. → alkalinity

Using 'alkaline' as a verb. → alkalize

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