al·ka·lize ( l k -l z ) also al·ka·lin·ize (-l-nz)v. al·ka·lized also al·ka·lin·ized, al·ka·liz·ing also al·ka·lin·iz·ing, al·ka·liz·es also al·ka·lin·iz·es v.tr. To make alkaline. v.intr. To become an alkali. al ka·li·zation (-l -z shn) n. |
alkalize, alkalise [ˈælkəˌlaɪz]
vb
(Chemistry) (tr) to make alkaline
alkalizable , alkalisable adj
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| Verb | 1. | alkalize - turn basic and less acidic; "the solution alkalized" chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" |
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