al•ka•linePronunciation: (al'ku-līn", -lin), [key] —adj. Chem. 1. of or like an alkali. 2. containing an alkali. 3. having the properties of an alkali. 4. having a pH value greater than 7. Cf. acid (def. 5c).
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