
Meaning of ALKALIFY
| Pronunciation: | | 'alkulu`fI
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[v] turn basic and less acidic, of solutions and substances |
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ALKALIFY is a 8 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | alkalise, alkalize, basify |
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| | Antonyms: | | acetify, acidify | |   |
| | See Also: | | change state, turn | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Al"ka*li*fy\ (?; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Alkalified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Alkalifying}.] [Alkali + -fly:
cf. F. alcalifier.]
To convert into an alkali; to give alkaline properties to.
\Al"ka*li*fy\, v. i.
To become changed into an alkali.
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