Alkaline: meaning, definitions and examples
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alkaline
[ หรฆl.kษ.laษชn ]
chemistry, water
Alkaline refers to a solution that has a pH level greater than 7. These substances are characterized by their ability to neutralize acids and often contain alkali metals such as sodium and potassium. Alkaline substances can be found in various contexts, including household cleaners, battery electrolytes, and even in the human body, where they help maintain bodily functions. The term is also used to describe alkaline soil, which has properties that can affect plant growth.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Alkaline water is believed to have health benefits.
- The soil in this area is alkaline, affecting crop yields.
- Sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline compound used in baking.
Translations
Translations of the word "alkaline" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alcalino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคทเคพเคฐเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช alkalisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ alkali
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะถะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ alkaliczny
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใซใซใชๆงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท alcalin
๐ช๐ธ alcรกlino
๐น๐ท alkali
๐ฐ๐ท ์์นผ๋ฆฌ์ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ alkalickรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ alkalickรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ขฑๆง็
๐ธ๐ฎ alkalni
๐ฎ๐ธ alkalรญskt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alkali
๐ฒ๐ฝ alcalino
Etymology
The term alkaline originates from the Arabic word 'al-qili', which refers to the ashes of certain plants that have a basic (as opposed to acidic) quality. This word was adopted into Latin as 'alcalis', which indicated the ash of certain plants that create a strong base when dissolved in water. By the late 19th century, the term 'alkaline' began to be used in English to describe any substance that had properties of an alkali, especially those having a pH above 7. Over time, the usage of the term expanded to cover a broader range of substances in chemistry, agriculture, and related fields, indicating its significance in various scientific disciplines.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,393 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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