antalkali
[ ant-al-kuh-lahy ]
noun,plural ant·al·ka·lis, ant·al·ka·lies.
something that neutralizes alkalis or counteracts alkalinity.
Origin of antalkali
1- Also antalkaline.
Words Nearby antalkali
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How to use antalkali in a sentence
antalkali, ant-al′ka-li, n. anything that counteracts the action of an alkali.
antalkali, a substance which neutralizes an alkali, and is used medicinally to counteract an alkaline tendency in the system.
British Dictionary definitions for antalkali
antalkali
/ (æntˈælkəˌlaɪ) /
nounplural -lis or -lies
a substance that neutralizes alkalis, esp one used to treat alkalosis
Derived forms of antalkali
- antalkaline (æntˈælkəˌlaɪn, -lɪn), adjective, noun
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