alkaline

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: al-ka-line (3)

English Definition

Having the properties of an alkali, or containing alkali; having a pH greater than 7.

Example Sentence

This plant requires alkaline soil.

US IPA /ˈælkəlaɪn/
UK IPA /ˈælkəlaɪn/

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