alkaline
Speech parts
1. alkaline - Noun
2. alkaline - Adjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.
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Examples
alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone
Acidic substances reduce the absorption of amphetamine and increase urinary excretion, and alkaline substances do the opposite.
Actiph Water, Europe’s leading alkaline ionised water and Liftdex Strength & Equipment, the UAE’s top gym manufacture and solutions specialists, are official partners of the 2020 FIT Awards.
Although many plants do prefer slightly basic soil (including vegetables like cabbage and fodder like buffalograss ), most plants prefer a mildly acidic soil (with pHs between 6.0 and 6.8), and alkaline soils can cause problems.
All the alkaline earth metals except beryllium also react with water to form strongly alkaline hydroxides and, thus, should be handled with great care.
Aminoglycoside antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections work best in alkaline conditions, and urinary acidification from using methionine can reduce its effectiveness.