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alkaline

[al-kuh-lahyn, -lin] / ˈæl kəˌlaɪn, -lɪn /
ADJECTIVE
being basic, not acid (chemically)
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These two plastics are composed entirely of carbon-hydrogen bonds and are chemically resistant under alkaline conditions.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

PET responded well to the alkaline treatment, but polyethylene and polypropylene initially produced less hydrogen.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

Another is ocean alkalinity, in which alkaline rocks are dispersed in the sea to capture carbon and neutralize it in seawater.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2026

When the soil is too alkaline, which can be thought of as being too sweet, you need to add sulfur.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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