alkalescent

al·ka·les·cent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-kuh-les-uh nt]
- /ˌæl kəˈlɛs ənt/
- /ˌælk.ə.ˈlesnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-kuh-les-uh nt]
- /ˌæl kəˈlɛs ənt/

Definitions of alkalescent word

adjective alkalescent developing alkaline qualities 3
adjective alkalescent tending to become alkaline; slightly alkaline. 1
noun alkalescent Slightly alkaline; having the properties of an alkali. 1

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Origin of alkalescent

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35; alkal(i) + -escent

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Parts of speech for Alkalescent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Alkalescent

alkalescent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for alkalescent

adj alkalescent

soluble — capable of being dissolved or liquefied: a soluble powder.
salty — tasting of or containing salt; saline.
acrid — An acrid smell or taste is strong and sharp, and usually unpleasant.
alkali — An alkali is a substance with a pH value of more than 7. Alkalis form chemical salts when they are combined with acids.
bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.

All 7 Synonyms of alkalescent