alkalinely
|al-ka-line-ly|
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/ˈælkəˌlaɪnli/
(alkaline)
basic properties
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkaline' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-qaly,' where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'qaly' meant 'ashes of saltwort.'
Historical Evolution
'al-qaly' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alkali,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alkaline' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ashes of saltwort,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having the properties of an alkali.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is characteristic of or resembles an alkaline substance.
The solution reacted alkalinely when tested with litmus paper.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 13:27