al·ka·lin·i·ty ( l k -l n -t )n. pl. al·ka·lin·i·ties The alkali concentration or alkaline quality of an alkali-containing substance. |
alkalinity [ˌælkəˈlɪnɪtɪ]
n
1. (Chemistry) the quality or state of being alkaline
2. (Chemistry) the amount of alkali or base in a solution, often expressed in terms of pH
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| Noun | 1. | alkalinity - pH values above 7 pH, pH scale - (from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter; provides a measure on a scale from 0 to 14 of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution (where 7 is neutral and greater than 7 is more basic and less than 7 is more acidic); acidity - pH values below 7 |
Translations
alkalinity [ælkəˈlɪnɪti] n → alcalinité f
alkalinity
n → Alkalität f
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