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alkaline

[al-kuh-lahyn, -lin] / ˈæl kəˌlaɪn, -lɪn /
ADJECTIVE
being basic, not acid (chemically)
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These two plastics are composed entirely of carbon-hydrogen bonds and are chemically resistant under alkaline conditions.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

PET responded well to the alkaline treatment, but polyethylene and polypropylene initially produced less hydrogen.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

Essentia, the supercharged ionized alkaline water, was for models and Kardashians.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

When the soil is too alkaline, which can be thought of as being too sweet, you need to add sulfur.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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