alkalising
|al-ka-lis-ing|
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/ˈæl.kə.laɪzɪŋ/
(alkalize)
make alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalize' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-qalī', where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'qalī' meant 'ashes of saltwort'.
Historical Evolution
'al-qalī' transformed into the French word 'alcali', and eventually became the modern English word 'alkali' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ashes of saltwort', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make or become alkaline'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'alkalize', which means to make or become alkaline.
The process of alkalising the soil improved its fertility.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 22:51