alkalic

alkalic
alkalic alkalic adj. 1. having the properties of an alkali. Opposite of {acidic}.

Note: when used of aqueous solutions, it signifies that the solution has a pH greater than 7.

Syn: alkaline (vs. acidic), basic [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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