alkalified
|al-ka-li-fied|
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/ˈæl.kə.laɪd/
(alkalify)
make alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalify' originates from the Arabic word 'al-qalī', where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'qalī' referred to 'ashes of saltwort'.
Historical Evolution
'alkalify' changed from the Arabic word 'al-qalī' and eventually became the modern English word 'alkalify'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something alkaline', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'alkalify'.
The solution was alkalified to neutralize the acid.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 15:21