alcalescent

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Adjective alcalescent has 1 sense

alkalescent, alcalescent - tending to become alkaline; slightly alkaline
Antonyms: amphoteric, amphiprotic (indirect, via acidic, alkaline)
Antonym: acidic (indirect, via alkaline, amphoteric)

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Alcalescent

Definition:

1. (adjective) Becoming or tending to become alkaline; showing an increase in alkalinity.

2. (noun) A substance or solution that has an alkaline reaction.

Examples:

1. The alcalescent soil in that area is ideal for growing certain types of plants.

2. After adding vinegar to the alcalescent solution, it quickly turned neutral.

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