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Alkaline

Alkaline
(Science: chemistry) Having the reactions of an alkali.
Origin: L. Alkalinus
Relating to or containing an alkali; having a ph greater than 7; alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone.A substance that has a ph higher than 7.

Last updated on July 24th, 2022

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