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alkaline

[al-kuh-lahyn, -lin] / ˈæl kəˌlaɪn, -lɪn /
ADJECTIVE
being basic, not acid (chemically)
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It has been estimated that a typical cremation has a footprint equivalent to about 320kg of carbon dioxide- Alkaline hydrolysis is found to result in the emission of seven times less CO2.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Alkaline materials such as limestone or olivine could be ground up or dissolved in water and then poured into the ocean from a ship.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 30, 2023

Alkaline water, for instance, has a higher-than-average pH value that makes it less acidic, but to prevent dehydration, medical professionals say that the amount of water you drink—not pH levels—is more hydrating.

From National Geographic • Sep. 14, 2023

Every morning starts with a green smoothie: beets, celery, kale, spinach, ginger, lemon, apple, spirulina powder and Alkaline water.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

Alkaline or soap baths do not work well as a rule, and must be avoided in wool dyeing.

From The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics by Beech, Franklin




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