alkalinize

al·ka·lize

(ăl′kə-līz′) also al·ka·lin·ize (-lə-nīz′)

v. al·ka·lized, al·ka·liz·ing, al·ka·liz·es also al·ka·lin·ized or al·ka·lin·iz·ing or al·ka·lin·iz·es

v.intr.

To become an alkali.

al′ka·li·za′tion (-lĭ-zā′shən) n.

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alkalinize

(ˈælkəlɪˌnaɪz) or

alkalinise

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alkalinize - become alkaline

chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"

alkalinize - make (a substance) alkaline; "The oxide is alkalized"

chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"