alkalic

Thân thiện

Alkalic soils support the growth of certain specialized plants.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7: The word "alkalic" describes a substance, solution, or environment that is alkaline in nature. It is a technical term often used in chemistry, geology, and soil science to indicate a pH level above the neutral point of 7.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The soil in that region is highly alkalic, which limits the types of crops that can grow.
  • A common characteristic of alkalic rocks is their high sodium and potassium content.
  • The lake's water tested as alkalic, with a pH of approximately 8.5.

Advanced Usage

• "alkalic series": In geology, this refers to a series of igneous rocks rich in alkali metals (sodium and potassium).
  • The volcanic rocks belong to the alkalic series, indicating a specific magmatic origin.

Variants and Related Words

• Alkaline (adj): This is the more common synonym for "alkalic." Both words are often used interchangeably, though "alkaline" is more frequent in general contexts.
  • Baking soda is an alkaline substance.
• Alkalinity (n): The state or quality of being alkaline.
  • The alkalinity of the water was measured in the lab.

Synonyms

• Basic: In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; the opposite of acidic.
• Non-acidic: Not having acidic properties.

Antonyms

• Acidic: Having a pH less than 7.
• Sour: Having an acid taste (common, non-technical antonym).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7
   • alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone

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