alkalisable
|al-ka-li-sa-ble|
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/ˈælkəˌlaɪzəbəl/
convertible to alkali
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalisable' originates from the word 'alkali', which comes from the Arabic word 'al-qaly', meaning 'ashes of the saltwort'.
Historical Evolution
'alkali' was adopted into Middle English from the Arabic 'al-qaly', and eventually formed the adjective 'alkalisable' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'alkali' referred to the ashes of plants, but over time it evolved to mean substances with basic properties.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being converted into an alkali or having alkaline properties.
The compound is alkalisable under certain conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 21:21