alkalic
relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7 - alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone • Syn: alkaline • Ant: amphoteric (for: alkaline), acidic (for: alkaline) • Similar to: alkalescent, alcalescent, basic, base-forming, saltlike • Derivationally related forms: alkali, alkalinity (for: alkaline) • Topics: chemistry, chemical science
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