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Meaning of ALKALIFY

Pronunciation:  'alkulu`fI

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[v]  turn basic and less acidic, of solutions and substances
 

ALKALIFY is a 8 letter word that starts with A.

 

 Synonyms: alkalise, alkalize, basify
 
 Antonyms: acetify, acidify
 
 See Also: change state, turn

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \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.
    
    
  2. \Al"ka*li*fy\, v. i.
    To become changed into an alkali.
    
    
 

 

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