English dictionary



Hint: Wildcards can be used multiple times in a query.

English adjective: alkaline

1. alkaline relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7


SamplesAlkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone.


Synonymsalkalic


Similaralcalescent, alkalescent, base-forming, basic, saltlike


Domain categorychemical science, chemistry


Antonymsacidic, amphiprotic, amphoteric









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk