alkaline
Opposite of acidic
Alkaline describes substances with a pH above 7, the opposite of acidic.
Alkaline solutions feel slippery and can neutralize acids.
The term applies to batteries that use an alkaline electrolyte, to diets emphasizing certain foods, and to soil conditions affecting plant growth: The soil here is too alkaline for blueberries.
Also called basic in chemistry.
Hydroxide cleaning solution
- sodium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline compound
- potassium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline KOH compound
- limeAcidic green citrus
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
bleach · bicarbonate · antacid · sodium bicarbonate · caustic soda · milk of magnesia · borax · washing soda
Measure of solution acidity
- basicFundamental in nature
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
- hydroxideAlkaline oxygen-hydrogen compound
neutralize · litmus · indicator · buffer · solution · titration · aqueous · concentration
Oxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- cellBasic unit of life
- voltageElectrical potential difference
discharge · rechargeable · dry cell · zinc · Duracell · Energizer · AAA · AA
Element twenty, builds bones
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
zinc · iron · manganese · trace elements · electrolytes · mineral water · supplements · bioavailability
Tending plants recreationally
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
- chalkyPale and dusty-textured
- loamFertile soil mixture
- amendmentChange to official text
calcium carbite · pH testing · blueberries · azaleas · hydrangeas · composting · fertilizer · agriculture
lye
Hydroxide cleaning solution
- sodium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline compound
- potassium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline KOH compound
- limeAcidic green citrus
ammonia · bleach · bicarbonate · antacid · sodium bicarbonate · caustic soda · milk of magnesia · borax · washing soda
pH
Measure of solution acidity
- basicFundamental in nature
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
hydroxide · neutralize · litmus · indicator · buffer · solution · titration · aqueous · concentration · ions
anode
Oxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- cellBasic unit of life
voltage · discharge · rechargeable · dry cell · zinc · Duracell · Energizer · AAA · AA · shelf life
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
phosphorus · zinc · iron · manganese · trace elements · electrolytes · mineral water · supplements · bioavailability
gardening
Tending plants recreationally
calcium carbite · amendment · pH testing · blueberries · azaleas · hydrangeas · composting · fertilizer · agriculture
foods
Edible substances for nourishment
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- leafy greensEdible plant foliage
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
legumes · almonds · tofu · seaweed · lemon · cucumber · spinach · kale · avocado · watermelon
- battery stufflithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, lead-acid, cells, solar batteries
- basessodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lye, caustic soda, magnesium hydroxide
- batteriesrechargeable battery, AAAA, D cell, car battery, lithium-ion battery
- Battery terms9-volt, lithium, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, NiCad
- dietsvegan, ketogenic, vegetarian, keto, Atkins diet
- water qualitiesmurky, taste, odor, color, fresh
- alkaline solutionBasic aqueous mixture
- alkaline batteriesNon-rechargeable electrochemical power sources
- alkali burnsWounds from basic substances
- alkaline waterWater above pH seven
- alkaline batteryDisposable electrochemical power source
- alkaline dietEating plan emphasizing basic foods
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