a. 碱的, 碱性的

[化] 碱的; 强碱的

[医] 硷性的

[ adj ]
relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7
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alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone

Alkaline \Al"ka*line\ (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. alcalin.]
Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the
properties of an alkali.

{Alkaline earths}, certain substances, as lime, baryta,
strontia, and magnesia, possessing some of the qualities
of alkalies.

{Alkaline metals}, potassium, sodium, c[ae]sium, lithium,
rubidium.

{Alkaline reaction}, a reaction indicating alkalinity, as by
the action on limits, turmeric, etc.