alkalinization
|al-ka-lin-i-za-tion|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˌælkəˌlaɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
🇬🇧
/ˌælkəlaɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
(alkalinize)
making alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalinization' originates from the word 'alkaline,' which comes from the Arabic word 'al-qaly,' meaning 'ashes of the saltwort.'
Historical Evolution
'alkaline' changed from the Arabic word 'al-qaly' and eventually became the modern English word 'alkaline.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to ashes of saltwort,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a pH greater than 7.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something more alkaline or less acidic.
The alkalinization of the soil improved the crop yield.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 19:36