alkali |
any substance that in solution gives a pH of greater than 7.0. Lye (potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and lime (calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide) are examples of alkalis.
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alkaline |
A water condition which has a pH higher than 7.0.
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alkaline |
The condition of water or soil which contains a sufficient amount of alkali substance to raise the pH above 7.0.
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alkaline |
Soil acidity affects a plant's ability to absorb nutrients. Alkaline soil has a pH of more than 7.0 -- A soil with a pH between 7.5 and 8.0 is mildly alkaline; 8.0 to 9.0 soils are moderately alkaline; and above that, soil is considered highly alkaline. Plants growing in alkaline (or basic) soil are less able to absorb phosphorus, iron, and manganese. Areas tending to experience drought will often have alkaline soils. ...
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alkaline phosphatase |
An enzyme normally made by bile duct cells. If the bile duct is blocked, the level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood rises.
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