noun
- a substance that counteracts or neutralizes the effects of an alkali; an acid or acidic compound used to reduce alkalinity
Usage: technical; chemistry
adjective
- serving to counteract or neutralize alkaline substances
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The chemist added an antalkali solution to reduce the pH of the mixture.
- Vinegar acts as an antalkali agent in the recipe.
- The antalkali properties of the compound made it useful for neutralizing industrial waste.
- An antalkali treatment was applied to balance the soil's pH level.