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alkaline

adjective

Relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7

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Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
LK
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈæl.kəl.aɪn

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adjective

  1. Relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7

    “Alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone”

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Alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone

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