Alkalic

//ælˈkælɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing a relatively high proportion of alkali; alkaline.

    "This rejuvenation-stage or post-erosional volcanism produces lava even more alkalic than late-stage volcanism."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7 wordnet

Synonyms

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alkalinealkaline

Example

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"They are called alkalic lavas, and they're noted for their incredible flow velocity because their viscosity is extremely low."

Etymology

From alkali + -ic.

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