alkaline
Translation
alkaline
Examples
This soap is highly alkaline.
This soap is highly alkaline.
Alkaline batteries last longer.
Alkaline batteries last longer.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) alkaline having the properties of an alkali This soap is highly alkaline.
alkaline ((noun)) relating to or containing an alkali Alkaline batteries last longer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: basic; Antonyms: acidic
Etymology
Derived from 'alkali' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ine'.
Memory Tips
If it relates to an 'alkali', it's 'alkaline'. The '-ine' suffix often indicates an adjective (e.g., crystalline, feline).