alkalinization
/ˌælkəlaɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of making something alkaline (having a pH higher than 7), or the condition of becoming alkaline.
- The alkalinization of the soil helped the plants grow better.
- Doctors sometimes recommend alkalinization of the urine to prevent kidney stones.
- The alkalinization of the lake was caused by runoff from nearby farms.
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