alkalinisation
|al-ka-lin-i-sa-tion|
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/ˌælkəˌlaɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌælkəlaɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
(alkalinise)
making alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalinisation' originates from the word 'alkaline,' which comes from the Arabic word 'al-qalī,' meaning 'ashes of the saltwort.'
Historical Evolution
'alkaline' transformed from the Arabic word 'al-qalī' into the Middle English word 'alkali,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alkaline.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to ashes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having the properties of an alkali.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something more alkaline.
The alkalinisation of the soil improved the crop yield.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 18:06