alkalinity
/ˌælkəˈlɪnəti/
noun
- The quality of being alkaline; the measure of how basic a substance is, often in relation to water or soil.
- The alkalinity of the lake increased after the factory released chemicals into it.
- High alkalinity in drinking water can give it a bitter taste.
- Gardeners test soil alkalinity to decide which plants will grow best.
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