ScienceJuly 13, 2026

alkalization

/ˌælkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The chemical process of increasing the pH level of a solution to make it more basic or alkaline.

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word 'al-qili', meaning 'the ashes of saltwort,' which was used to make soda ash. The suffix '-ization' was added in modern English to denote the process of converting a substance into an alkaline state.

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