Alkalic
/ælˈkælɪk/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7 wordnet
Example
More examples"They are called alkalic lavas, and they're noted for their incredible flow velocity because their viscosity is extremely low."
Etymology
From alkali + -ic.