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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-kal-ik]
- /ælˈkæl ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-kal-ik]
- /ælˈkæl ɪk/
Definitions of alkalic word
- adjective alkalic (of igneous rocks) containing large amounts of alkalis, esp sodium and potassium 3
- adjective alkalic designating or of igneous rocks having an unusually large amount of alkali metals, esp. sodium and potassium 3
- adjective alkalic (of igneous rock) containing a relatively high percentage of sodium and potassium alkali. 1
- noun alkalic (of a rock or mineral) richer in sodium and/or potassium than is usual for its type. 1
- adjective alkalic (geology, of a rock) Containing a relatively high proportion of alkali; alkaline. 0
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Origin of alkalic
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35, in sense “alkaline;” alkal(i) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Alkalic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alkalic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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