alkaline
adjective uk/ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ us/ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/
碱性的
having an effect or chemical behaviour opposite to an acid
Some plants will not grow in very alkaline soils. 有些植物不会在非常碱性的土壤中生长。
Ocean water today is somewhat alkaline. 今天的海水带点碱性。
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- Normally, seawater is slightly alkaline.
- Because it's an alkaline substance, baking soda helps neutralize acidity.
- alkaline batteries