Al·ka·line a. Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.
Alkaline earths, certain substances, as lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possessing some of the qualities of alkalies.
Alkaline metals, potassium, sodium, cæsium, lithium, rubidium.
Alkaline reaction, a reaction indicating alkalinity, as by the action on limits, turmeric, etc.
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