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Definition of alkaline adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

alkaline

adjective

/ˈælkəlaɪn/

/ˈælkəlaɪn/

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(chemistry) having the nature of an alkali

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(specialist) containing alkali
- alkaline soil

compare acid

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