Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for alkaline. Search instead for alkanen.
Definitions

alkaline

[al-kuh-lahyn, -lin] / ˈæl kəˌlaɪn, -lɪn /
ADJECTIVE
being basic, not acid (chemically)
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Because the area near the anode tends to become acidic while the area near the cathode becomes alkaline, bringing these regions closer together and circulating the liquid helps counterbalance their effects.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Those groups create chemically reactive sites, allowing the alkaline treatment to break down materials that would otherwise remain largely inert.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

It is one of the only spas with natural, alkaline hot springs in L.A., so the water is just heavenly.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

More interesting for Bott than the climate benefit is the way calcium carbonate makes water more alkaline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 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


Vocabulary lists containing alkaline

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training