Alkalize: meaning, definitions and examples
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alkalize
[ ˈælkəˌlaɪz ]
chemical process
To alkalize means to make a substance alkaline or to increase its pH level, thereby reducing acidity. This term is often used in chemistry, agriculture, and health-related contexts to describe the neutralization of acidity in soils or liquid solutions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Farmers often alkalize their soil to improve crop yields.
- You can alkalize drinking water through various methods.
- Alkalizing foods are believed to help balance the body's pH levels.
Translations
Translations of the word "alkalize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alcalinizar
🇮🇳 क्षारीय बनाना
🇩🇪 alkalisieren
🇮🇩 mengalkalisasi
🇺🇦 лужний
🇵🇱 alkalizować
🇯🇵 アルカリ化する
🇫🇷 alcaliniser
🇪🇸 alcalinizar
🇹🇷 alkalileştirmek
🇰🇷 알칼리화하다
🇸🇦 تحويل إلى قلوية
🇨🇿 alkalizovat
🇸🇰 alkalizovať
🇨🇳 碱化
🇸🇮 alkalizirati
🇮🇸 alkalísera
🇰🇿 сілтілендіру
🇬🇪 ალკალინიზება
🇦🇿 alkalinləşdirmək
🇲🇽 alcalinizar
Etymology
The term 'alkalize' is derived from the word 'alkali', which has its origins in the Arabic word 'al-qaly', meaning 'the ashes of the saltwort plant'. This plant was historically used to produce soda ash, which has alkaline properties. Over time, 'alkali' entered the scientific lexicon during the Middle Ages as chemists began to study the properties of various substances. The suffix '-ize' is commonly used in English to indicate a transformation, thus 'alkalize' refers to the process of making something alkaline. The term has gained popularity in both scientific discussions and health-oriented literature, especially considering the modern interest in the impacts of dietary choices on body pH and overall health.