Synonyms for alkaline
ˈæl kəˌlaɪn, -lɪnal·ka·line

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1. alkalineadjective

   Synonyms:
   basic

   Antonyms:
   acidic

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1. alkaline, alkalicadjective

   relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7

   "alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone"

   Synonyms:
   alkalic

   Antonyms:
   acidic, acid, amphiprotic, acid-forming, amphoteric

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1. • Chemistry

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1. List of paraphrases for "alkaline":

   alkali, alkalic, alkalis

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1. Lisa Drayer:

   If things are alkaline, then that helps to decrease the acid in your bloodstream, and that's associated, theoretically... with certain health benefits.

2. Malina Malkani:

   There's really not a lot of evidence either supporting of the health claims that are made about alkaline water or refuting the claims.

3. Evan Dellon:

   It’s no different than taking a Tums or drinking a lot of milk — which some people with reflux like to do because milk is also slightly alkaline.

4. Evan Dellon:

   The esophageal lining is built to withstand acid damage, but it’s not at all built to be exposed to things that are alkaline, so for some people, alkaline beverages could cause irritation.

5. Malina Malkani:

   Tap water has a pH of roughly around 7, and alkaline water is closer to about 8 or 9, alkaline compounds are salts and metals that, when added to water, make it more basic.