| alkaloid |
Alkaline substances found in certain plants, such as berberine and hydrastine from golden seal.
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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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| alkaloid |
heterogeneous group of alkaline, organic, compounds containing nitrogen and usually oxygen; generally colorless and bitter-tasting; especially found in seed plants.
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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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