alkalization
|al-ka-li-za-tion|
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/ˌælkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(alkalize)
make alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalization' originates from the Arabic word 'al-qalī,' which referred to the ashes of saltwort plants, used to produce soda ash.
Historical Evolution
'al-qalī' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alkali,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alkalization.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the process of making something alkaline, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something alkaline or increasing its alkalinity.
The alkalization of the soil improved the crop yield.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 23:36