verb
turn basic and less acidic
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the solution alkalized
• Derivationally related forms: ↑base (for: ↑basify), ↑alkali (for: ↑alkalify), ↑alkalizer (for: ↑alkalize), ↑alkali (for: ↑alkalize)
• Topics: ↑chemistry, ↑chemical science
• Hypernyms: ↑change state, ↑turn
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s
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Somebody ——s something
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Something ——s something
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alˈkalize or alˈkalise transitive verb
To make alkaline (also alˈkalinize or alˈkalinise)
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Main Entry: ↑alkali
Useful english dictionary. 2012.