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Alkalize vs Alkaline - What's the difference?

alkalize | alkaline |

As a verb alkalize

is to cause to become more basic and less acidic.

As a noun alkaline is

an alkaline battery.

As an adjective alkaline is

of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.

alkalize

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To cause to become more basic and less acidic.

    • alkaline

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An alkaline battery.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
  • (chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

    • Synonyms

    * (chemistry) basic

    Antonyms

    * (chemistry) acidic

    Derived terms

    * alkaline air * alkaline battery * alkaline earth * alkaline earth metal

    Related terms

    * alkali * alkaloid