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Term: alkaline-loving

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The term "alkaline-loving" refers to the preference or ability of a plant, organism, or substance to thrive in alkaline soil or environments. Alkaline-loving plants or organisms are adapted to, or have a natural affinity for, alkaline conditions with high pH levels. They are often characterized by their ability to tolerate and extract nutrients from alkaline soils, which have a pH above 7.

Sample Sentences:

1. The alkaline-loving succulent plants in our garden are flourishing in the high-pH soil.
2. The pH of the water in the aquarium needs to be kept within a range suitable for the alkaline-loving fish species.
3. Alkaline-loving bacteria play a significant role in certain ecological processes, such as the breakdown of organic matter.
4. In regions with alkaline soil, farmers prefer to cultivate alkaline-loving crops such as asparagus and celery.

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