ALKALESCENT

alkalescent, alcalescent

(adjective) tending to become alkaline; slightly alkaline

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

alkalescent (comparative more alkalescent, superlative most alkalescent)

Slightly alkaline; having the properties of an alkali.

Source: Wiktionary


Al`ka*les"cent, a. Etym: [Cf. F. alcalescent.]

Definition: Tending to the properties of an alkali; slightly alkaline.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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