English dictionary

alkaline

/'/&/lk/@/,l/aI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

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

adj.all

Examples
Alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone.

Synonyms alkalic

Antonyms acidic

Source: WordNet 3.0
Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.

adjective

Source: webster1913