alkaline
Pronunciation: [ˈælkəlaɪn]
Word
Context: “chemistry”
(adjective) Alkaline describes substances that have a high pH level. These substances can neutralize acids and are often found in things like baking soda and some cleaning products.
Example
Baking soda is an alkaline substance that helps with cooking and cleaning.
Example
Vinegar is not alkaline; it is actually acidic.
Example
What happens when you mix an alkaline substance with an acid?
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