alkalizable
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/ˈælkəˌlaɪzəbl/
(alkalize)
make alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalizable' originates from the word 'alkali', which comes from Arabic 'al-qaly', meaning 'ashes of the saltwort'.
Historical Evolution
'alkali' transformed 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 alkaline properties'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being converted into an alkali or having alkaline properties.
The soil is alkalizable, which means it can be treated to become more alkaline.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 23:06