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Alkaline

Alkaline

(Science: chemistry) Having the reactions of an alkali.

Origin: L. Alkalinus Relating to or containing an alkali; having a ph greater than 7; alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone.A substance that has a ph higher than 7.


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