basify
|ba-si-fy|
C1
/ˈbeɪsɪˌfaɪ/
make basic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'basify' originates from the combination of the word 'base' and the suffix '-ify', where 'base' refers to a substance with a pH greater than 7, and '-ify' means 'to make or become'.
Historical Evolution
'base' combined with the suffix '-ify' to form the modern English word 'basify'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something basic', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make or become basic or alkaline.
The chemist attempted to basify the solution to neutralize the acid.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 22:09