Dictionary
al•ka•line
Pronunciation: (al'ku-līn", -lin), [key]—
adj. Chem.
1. of or like an alkali.
2. containing an alkali.
3. having the properties of an alkali.
4. having a pH value greater than 7. Cf.
acid (def. 5c).
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