1. to make alkaline or more alkaline; to increase the alkalinity of a substance
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'alkalize'; commonly used in chemistry and health contexts

Examples

• Adding baking soda alkalizes the soil in the garden.
• The water treatment plant alkalizes the drinking water to prevent corrosion.
• This supplement claims to alkalize your body's pH level.
• The chemical process alkalizes the solution by removing hydrogen ions.
• Hard water naturally alkalizes when it passes through limestone deposits.