alkalinizing
|al-ka-lin-iz-ing|
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/ˈælkəˌlaɪnɪzɪŋ/
(alkalinize)
making alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalinize' originates from 'alkali', which comes from Arabic 'al-qaly', meaning 'ashes of the saltwort'.
Historical Evolution
'alkali' changed from the Arabic word 'al-qaly' and eventually became the modern English word 'alkali'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ashes of the saltwort', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that has a pH greater than 7'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/23 20:38