alkalize (v.)

"render alkaline," 1725 (implied in alkalized), from French alcaliser; see alkali.

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late 14c., "soda ash," from Medieval Latin alkali, from Arabic al-qaliy "the ashes, burnt ashes" (of saltwort, which abounds in soda due to growing in alkaline soils), from qala "to roast in a pan." Later extended to similar substances, natural or manufactured. The modern chemistry sense is from 1813.

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alkalize (v.)

turn basic and less acidic;

the solution alkalized

Synonyms: alkalise / alkalify / basify

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