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alkaline
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[ adjective ] (chemistry) relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7
Synonyms Examples "alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone" Used in print (Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)Hard surface cleaning in household application is represented by two classes of alkaline products : ( 1 ) the formulations made expressly for machine dishwashers , and ( 2 ) the general-purpose cleaners used for walls and woodwork . (B. J. D. Meeuse, The Story of Pollination....)Sometimes , although by_no_means always , these are indeed alkaline . Related terms |
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