alkaline-loving
|al-ka-line-lov-ing|
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/ˈælkəˌlaɪn ˈlʌvɪŋ/
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/ˈælkəlaɪn ˈlʌvɪŋ/
Thrives in alkaline environments
Etymology
'alkaline-loving' originates from the combination of 'alkaline,' which comes from the Arabic word 'al-qaly,' meaning 'ashes of saltwort,' and 'loving,' from Old English 'lufian,' meaning 'to love.'
'alkaline' changed from the Arabic word 'al-qaly' to the modern English word 'alkaline,' while 'loving' evolved from Old English 'lufian' to its current form.
Initially, 'alkaline' referred to substances derived from ashes, but now it refers to substances with a pH greater than 7. 'Loving' has maintained its meaning of 'having an affinity for.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes organisms or substances that thrive in alkaline environments.
Certain bacteria are alkaline-loving and can survive in high pH levels.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 07:48