ALKALIC

alkaline, alkalic

(adjective) relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7; ā€œalkaline soils derived from chalk or limestoneā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

alkalic (comparative more alkalic, superlative most alkalic)

(geology, of a rock) Containing a relatively high proportion of alkali; alkaline.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; ā€œa critical readingā€; ā€œa critical dissertationā€; ā€œa critical analysis of Melville’s writingsā€


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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