01 a. Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.
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Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.
Phrases & compounds
Alkaline earths —
certain substances, as lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possessing some of the qualities of alkalies.
Alkaline metals —
potassium, sodium, cæsium, lithium, rubidium.
Alkaline reaction —
a reaction indicating alkalinity, as by the action on limits, turmeric, etc.