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alkaline

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

One particularly important factor is pH, a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 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

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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