alkalify

American

[al-kuh-luh-fahy, al-kal-uh-] / ˈæl kə ləˌfaɪ, ælˈkæl ə- /

verb (used with object)

alkalified, alkalifying

to alkalize.

verb (used without object)

alkalified, alkalifying

to become alkaline.

alkalify British

/ ˈælkəlɪˌfaɪ, ælˈkæl- /

verb

to make or become alkaline

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Other Word Forms

alkalifiable

adjective

Etymology

Origin of alkalify

First recorded in 1825–35; alkali + -fy

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alkalified

Capable of being alkalified, or converted into an alkali.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

Yes," said the stranger; "she's got an alkalified stomach.

From Through stained glass by George Agnew Chamberlain

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