Alkaline

Pronunciation

 * , {{SAMPA|/"{l.k@l.aIn/}}
 * ,, {{SAMPA|/"{l.k@.laIn/}}

Noun

 * 1) An alkaline battery.

Adjective

 * Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
 * 1)  Having a pH greater than 7.

Synonyms

 * basic

Antonyms

 * acidic

Derived terms

 * alkaline air
 * alkaline battery


 * alkaline earth
 * alkaline earth metal

Related terms

 * alkali
 * alkaloid