verb
- present participle of alkalise; to make alkaline or increase the alkalinity of a substance
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'alkalizing'; commonly used in chemistry and health contexts
adjective
- having the quality or effect of making something alkaline
Usage: used to describe substances or processes that increase alkalinity
Examples
- The alkalising properties of baking soda make it useful for neutralizing stomach acid.
- Adding limestone to soil is an alkalising treatment that raises the pH level.
- Some people drink alkalising water, believing it has health benefits.
- The alkalising effect of the medication helped reduce the patient's acidosis.
- Alkalising agents are commonly used in water treatment plants.
- The recipe calls for an alkalising ingredient to balance the acidity of the lemon juice.