alkaline
adjective
al·ka·line
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Definition of alkaline
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Other Words from alkaline
alkalinity
\ ˌal-kə-ˈli-nə-tē
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noun
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noun
Examples of alkaline in a Sentence
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Just days ago, premium alkaline water brand Flow Alkaline Spring Water, founded by CEO Nicholas Reichenbach, announced a sustainability campaign with Shawn Mendes. — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Scooter Braun, Justin Bieber, Kevin Hart and Kendall Jenner All Have Invested in This Hydration Brand (Exclusive)," 23 July 2019 Then, at a long table, the team mixes the person’s cremated remains with soil and water, sometimes adding other elements to offset the naturally highly alkaline and sodium-rich qualities of bone ash. — Nellie Bowles, New York Times, "Could Trees Be the New Gravestones?," 12 June 2019 But the areas where it's found share some things in common: cool, clean, slightly alkaline streams with pebbly bottoms, where water flow is moderate to fast. — Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, "This endangered water beetle is found only in a few streams Up North," 16 July 2019 Battery anatomy Alex lives inside a standard alkaline AA battery, like in your flashlight or remote control. — Robert Masse, The Conversation, "How do lithium-ion batteries work?," 15 July 2019 Stick with cleaners that have a neutral pH (seven) or are alkaline (above seven). — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, "Eliminating green mold from concrete steps," 1 July 2019 In this episode of Go To Bed With Me, the CEO and founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills spills all her secrets for beautiful skin (think alkaline water and lots of creams). — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Watch Anastasia Soare's Nightly Skincare Routine," 12 June 2019 The healing soil of alkaline grasslands in Northern Ireland, used in traditional medicine, was found to contain bacteria effective against antibiotic-resistant superbugs. — Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper's magazine, "Findings," 10 May 2019 To lower the pH of moderately alkaline soils, add organic material, such as peat moss. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Rid of Lawn Weeds," 19 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'alkaline.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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alkaline
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of alkaline
: containing an alkali
: having the qualities of an alkali
See the full definition for alkaline in the English Language Learners Dictionary
alkaline
adjective
al·ka·line
| \ ˈal-kə-ˌlīn
, -lən\
, -lən\
Kids Definition of alkaline
1
: having the properties of an alkali
alkaline solutions
2
: containing an alkali
Some plants grow better in alkaline soils.
alkaline
adjective
al·ka·line
| \ ˈal-kə-lən
, -ˌlīn
\
, -ˌlīn
\
Medical Definition of alkaline
Other Words from alkaline
alkalinity
\ ˌal-kə-ˈlin-ət-ē
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noun,
plural alkalinities
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noun,
plural alkalinities
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