alkaline |
A substance or solution with a pH of 7.0 or above. Most soaps and detergents are alkaline.
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alkaline |
Of, relating to, or having the nature of an alkali (of the class of substances that liberate hydroxide ions in water). Alkalis usually form caustic or corrosive solutions, turn litmus blue and have a pH greater than 7.
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alkalinity |
a measure of the ability of a solution to neutralize acid without a change in pH.
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alkali |
Same as Base. A substance which dissolves in water and releases a hydroxyl ion (OH-); it has the ability to neutralize an acid and form a salt. Strong alkalis are irritating and may damage tissue (see Caustic).
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alkali |
A water soluble hydroxide on one of the alkali metals. The term is virually synonymous with the term base. An example is Sodium Hydroxide, NaOH.
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