verb
- to make alkaline; to convert into an alkali or increase the alkalinity of a substance
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'alkalize'; chemistry and biochemistry contexts
Examples
- The chemist added sodium hydroxide to alkalise the solution.
- Baking soda can alkalise the soil in your garden.
- The treatment alkalises the water to improve its pH balance.
- Industrial processes often alkalise waste streams before disposal.
- Adding lime alkalises acidic soil for better crop growth.