antalkali

[ ant-al-kuh-lahy ]

noun

, plural ant·al·ka·lis, ant·al·ka·lies.

1. something that neutralizes alkalis or counteracts alkalinity.

antalkali

/ æntˈælkəˌlaɪ; æntˈælkəˌlaɪn; -lɪn /

noun

1. a substance that neutralizes alkalis, esp one used to treat alkalosis

Derived Forms

• antalkaline, adjectivenoun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antalkali¹

First recorded in 1825–35; ant- + alkali

Example Sentences

Antalkali, ant-al′ka-li, n. anything that counteracts the action of an alkali.

From Project Gutenberg

Antalkali, a substance which neutralizes an alkali, and is used medicinally to counteract an alkaline tendency in the system.

From Project Gutenberg