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alkaline

[al-kuh-lahyn, -lin] / ˈæl kəˌlaɪn, -lɪn /
ADJECTIVE
being basic, not acid (chemically)
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Another, Calcarea, is developing a way to funnel CO2-rich exhaust from oceangoing ships through an alkaline solution before pumping it overboard.

From Science Magazine

For one dispersion, the researchers coated the particles with the surfactant lauryl sulfate and polymerized acrylic acid, which together provide a negative charge in the neutral to alkaline pH range.

From Science Daily

However, these technologies focus on water splitting at alkaline or acidic conditions.

From Science Daily

An analysis of the bottle and glass served to the man at a cafe last weekend in the northern port of Rijeka showed that the contents of both included a highly alkaline substance.

From Washington Times

As far as alkaline, Largeman-Roth notes that it usually has a pH of about 8 or more, while regular water stays around 7.

From Salon