noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any substance that makes something more alkaline.
2. 2
   an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) wordnet

Synonyms

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alkalialkaline agentalkaline materialalkaliseralkalizing agentantacid

Antonyms

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acidifieracidifying agent

Etymology

From alkalize + -er.