alkalogenic
|al-ka-lo-gen-ic|
C2
/ˌælkələˈdʒɛnɪk/
alkali-producing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalogenic' originates from the combination of 'alkali' and the suffix '-genic', where 'alkali' refers to a basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, and '-genic' means 'producing' or 'generating'.
Historical Evolution
'alkalogenic' is a modern English word formed by combining 'alkali' with the suffix '-genic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'producing alkali', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing or generating alkali.
The alkalogenic properties of the compound were evident in the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 02:34