alkalized
|al-ka-lized|
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/ˈæl.kə.laɪzd/
(alkalize)
make alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalize' originates from the Arabic word 'al-qalī', meaning 'ashes of the saltwort'.
Historical Evolution
'al-qalī' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alkali', and eventually became the modern English word 'alkalize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something alkaline', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make or become alkaline.
The solution was alkalized to neutralize the acid.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'alkalize'.
The water was alkalized to improve its taste.
Last updated: 2025/06/24 00:06