antalkali
[ ant-al-kuh-lahy ]
/ æntˈæl kəˌlaɪ /
noun, plural ant·al·ka·lis, ant·al·ka·lies.
something that neutralizes alkalis or counteracts alkalinity.
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Also antalkaline.
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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) /
noun plural -lis or -lies
a substance that neutralizes alkalis, esp one used to treat alkalosis
Derived forms of antalkali
antalkaline (æntˈælkəˌlaɪn, -lɪn), adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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