alkalescency
|al-ka-les-cen-cy|
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/ˌælkəˈlɛsənsi/
becoming alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalescency' originates from the Latin word 'alkali,' which referred to a substance with alkaline properties.
Historical Evolution
'alkali' transformed into the English word 'alkalescency' to describe the process of becoming alkaline.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having alkaline properties,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of becoming alkaline.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or state of becoming alkaline.
The alkalescency of the solution was evident as the pH level increased.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 13:21