non-alkalifiable
|non-al-ka-li-fi-a-ble|
/nɒn-ˌæl.kəˈlaɪ.fə.bəl/
not capable of being made alkaline
Etymology
'non-alkalifiable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'alkalifiable' which comes from 'alkali', a term used in chemistry to describe a base that dissolves in water.
'non-alkalifiable' is a modern English term formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'alkalifiable', which itself is derived from 'alkali'.
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being made alkaline', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being converted into an alkali or made alkaline.
The compound is non-alkalifiable, making it stable in various chemical reactions.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 22:43