alkaline

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They are called the alkaline-earth metals because their properties are between those of the alkali metals and the earth metals.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or containing an alkali.
  2. adjective Having a pH greater than 7.
  3. adjective Having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions.

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  • The elements that make up Group 2 of the periodic table are commonly called the alkaline earth metals or alkaline earths. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • Basically the calcium carbonate in fish poo makes it alkaline - which in turn helps stop the acidification of the oceans which happens as they absorb our CO —  Greenpeace UK - Comments
  • One aspect of this issue is the potential for seawater to become less alkaline (i.e., ocean acidification) as more CO2 dissolves in seawater, causing hydrogen ion concentration in seawater to increase. —  Open CRS: Recent Reports
  • The city's Center for Preventive Health had found nine of 57 samples were too alkaline, with pH degrees of between 5.9 and 6.3, while the standard is between 6.5 and 8.5.
  • To maintain your immunity, you need detoxification for a balanced acid-alkaline level. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
 

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/ˈælkəlɪn/
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