alkalizing
|al-ka-liz-ing|
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/ˈælkəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(alkalize)
make alkaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalize' originates from '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 neutralizes acids'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make or become alkaline.
The solution is alkalizing the water.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 08:05