Alkalinity: meaning, definitions and examples

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alkalinity

 

[ หŒรฆl.kษ™หˆlษชn.ษช.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water chemistry

Alkalinity refers to the capacity of water to neutralize acids, which is primarily due to the presence of bicarbonate, carbonate, and hydroxide ions. It is an important parameter in water chemistry, as it helps maintain the pH balance of water bodies. High alkalinity levels can lead to buffering against pH changes, while low alkalinity may make water bodies susceptible to acidification. Monitoring alkalinity is crucial for various ecological and industrial processes, including drinking water treatment and aquatic life sustenance.

Synonyms

basicity, buffering capacity

Examples of usage

  • The alkalinity of the lake improved after the treatment.
  • Hydroponic systems require careful monitoring of alkalinity.
  • Too much alkalinity can harm fish species.

Translations

Translations of the word "alkalinity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alcalinidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเคพเคฐเฅ€เคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alkalitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alkalinitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัƒะถะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alkalicznoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒซใ‚ซใƒชๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alcalinitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcalinidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkalinite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ์นผ๋ฆฌ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ู„ูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alkalita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alkalita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ขฑๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alkalnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alkalรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ะปั‚ั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alkalinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alcalinidad

Etymology

The term 'alkalinity' originates from the Arabic word 'al-qali', which means 'the ashes of the saltwort plant'. This etymology reflects the historical context of the word, as saltwort ashes were used to produce alkaline materials. The English term began to be used in the early 19th century, correlating to chemistry's exploration of acid-base properties and the role of alkalis in neutralizing acids. As chemistry evolved, alkalinity became a critical concept in understanding water quality, mineral composition, and environmental science. Through various scientific studies, the understanding of alkalinity has expanded, leading to its importance in both natural ecosystems and human applications, such as agriculture and industry.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,965, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.