alkaline
Translation
alkaline
Examples
This soap is highly alkaline.
This soap is highly alkaline.
He follows an alkaline diet.
He follows an alkaline diet.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) having the properties of an alkali. This is an alkaline solution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: basic; Antonyms: acidic
Etymology
From the noun 'alkali' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ine'.
Memory Tips
The '-ine' ending often makes an adjective, like 'crystalline' or 'feline'. So, 'alkali' + '-ine' means 'like an alkali'.