alkaline (a)
alkalic (a)

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type a
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def relating to or containing an alkali
def having a pH greater than 7
examples alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone
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Domain of synset - TOPIC chemistry, chemical science
Derivationally related form alkalic → alkali
Derivationally related form alkaline → alkalinity
Antonym alkaline → amphoteric; alkaline → acidic
Similar to alkalescent, alcalescent; basic; base-forming; saltlike
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Antonym acidic → alkaline; amphoteric → alkaline
Similar to alkalescent, alcalescent; basic; base-forming; saltlike
Derivationally related form alkalinity → alkaline
Member of this domain - TOPIC chemistry, chemical science
Derivationally related form alkali → alkalic

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