al·ka·line 
/ˈælkəˌlaɪn/ adjective
/ˈælkəˌlaɪn/ adjective 1 [more alkaline; most alkaline] : containing an alkali
▪ alkaline soil — compare acidic 2 : having the qualities of an alkali
▪ alkaline conditions
▪ alkaline soil — compare acidic
▪ alkaline conditions
— al·ka·lin·i·ty /ˌælkəˈlɪnəti/ noun [noncount]
/ˌælkəˈlɪnəti/ noun [noncount]
