Phrase Hound found 12 phrases and 12 compound words that contain alkaline. The most common are listed below. Open alkaline in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 12
- alkaline phosphataseAny of a group of phosphatases that are most active in an alkaline environment
- alkaline batteriesplural of alkaline battery: A power cell having potassium hydroxide as its electrolyte, a zinc / manganese dioxide cell.
- Alkaline Trio
- alkaline earth metalAny of the elements of group II of the periodic table; they are low-density metals that react readily with water to form strongly basic hydroxides, and with many acids to form salts.
- alkaline batteryA power cell having potassium hydroxide as its electrolyte, a zinc / manganese dioxide cell.
- alkaline airAmmonia.
- alkaline-earthAlternative spelling of alkaline earth.
- alkaline earth metalsplural of alkaline earth metal: Any of the elements of group II of the periodic table; they are low-density metals that react readily with water to form strongly basic hydroxides, and with many acids to form salts.
- alkaline hydrolysisAn alternative to cremation in which a dead body is dissolved in caustic soda solution (potassium hydroxide, KOH)
- alkaline glazeglossy transparant silicate glaze for ceramic coating, containing alkaline flux to give the silica a lower melting point
- alkaline earthsplural of alkaline earth
- alkaline phosphatasesplural of alkaline phosphatase: Any of a group of phosphatases that are most active in an alkaline environment
Compound words 12
- alkalinelyIn an alkaline manner.
- hyperalkalineMore than usually alkaline
- immunoalkalineDescribing a phosphatase enzyme used in cytology
- superalkalineHighly alkaline.
- antalkalineAlternative form of antialkaline: That counters alkalinity
- antialkalineThat counters alkalinity
- nonalkalineNot alkaline
- peralkalineDescribing igneous rocks that have a higher ratio of sodium and potassium to aluminium than is needed to produce feldspar
- subalkalineSomewhat alkaline.
- chloralkalineOf or pertaining to the industrial electrolysis of sodium hydroxide, especially to the main products, sodium hydroxide and chlorine